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7.5

Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 may crash from video layout

CVE-2012-5121 · published 14 years ago
Summary

A coding mistake in older versions of Google Chrome can cause the browser to stop working or potentially be misused when it processes certain video layout data. This can be triggered by someone on the Internet without needing special access. Update Chrome to the latest version to protect your users.

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 <= 23.0.1271.62
23.0.1271.0
23.0.1271.1
23.0.1271.2
23.0.1271.3
23.0.1271.4
23.0.1271.5
23.0.1271.6
23.0.1271.7
23.0.1271.8
23.0.1271.9
23.0.1271.10
42 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to video layout.
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to video layout.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-416Use After Free
Timeline
Published7 Nov 2012
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-5121 · NVD
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