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6.8

Google Chrome PDF viewer can crash or be exploited

CVE-2012-2895 · published 14 years ago
Summary

The PDF feature in Google Chrome versions before 22.0.1229.79 can be triggered by a specially crafted PDF file, causing the browser to stop working or potentially allowing other unintended actions. This happens because the browser writes data outside the intended memory area. Updating Chrome to the latest version fixes the problem.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google chrome <= 22.0.1229.78
22.0.1229.0
22.0.1229.1
22.0.1229.2
22.0.1229.3
22.0.1229.4
22.0.1229.6
22.0.1229.7
22.0.1229.8
22.0.1229.9
22.0.1229.10
22.0.1229.11
41 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 22.0.1229.79 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that trigger out-of-bounds writ...
The PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 22.0.1229.79 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that trigger out-of-bounds write operations.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published26 Sep 2012
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-2895 · NVD
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