CVE-2012-5144: Buffer Overflow
Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.97, and Libav 0.7.x before 0.7.7 and 0.8.x before 0.8.5, do not properly perform AAC decoding, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to "an off-by-one overwrite when switching to LTP profile from MAIN."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5144?
CVE-2012-5144 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or potential unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5144?
To fix CVE-2012-5144, update Google Chrome to version 23.0.1271.97 or later, and Libav to version 0.7.7 or 0.8.5 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-5144?
CVE-2012-5144 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to version 23.0.1271.97.
Which versions of Libav are affected by CVE-2012-5144?
CVE-2012-5144 affects Libav versions 0.7.x before 0.7.7 and 0.8.x before 0.8.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5144?
CVE-2012-5144 is a decoding vulnerability related to AAC that can cause stack memory corruption.