CVE-2012-5137: Use After Free
First published: Tue Dec 04 2012(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.95 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to the Media Source API.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <=23.0.1271.94 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.0 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.1 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.2 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.3 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.4 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.5 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.6 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.7 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.8 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.9 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.10 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.11 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.12 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.13 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.14 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.15 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.16 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.17 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.18 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.19 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.20 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.21 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.22 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.23 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.24 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.26 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.30 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.31 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.32 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.33 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.35 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.36 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.37 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.38 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.39 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.40 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.41 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.44 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.45 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.46 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.49 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.50 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.51 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.52 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.53 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.54 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.55 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.56 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.57 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.58 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.59 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.60 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.61 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.62 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.64 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.83 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.84 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.85 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.86 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.87 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.88 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.89 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.91 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.92 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =23.0.1271.93 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/11/stable-channel-update_29.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51447
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56741
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=162835
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15819
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5137?
CVE-2012-5137 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and other unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5137?
To mitigate CVE-2012-5137, users should update Google Chrome to version 23.0.1271.95 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-5137?
CVE-2012-5137 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 23.0.1271.95.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5137?
CVE-2012-5137 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-5137?
The impact of CVE-2012-5137 includes the potential for remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
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