CVE-2012-2833: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2833: Buffer overflow in the JS API in the PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 20.0.1132.43 allows remote a...

Buffer overflow in the JS API in the PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 20.0.1132.43 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-2833 is a buffer overflow in Google Chrome’s PDF JavaScript API fixed before Chrome 20.0.1132.43. A remote attacker could cause a denial of service, with other impact described only as possible and unspecified. The bundle provides no CVSS score or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy systems running Google Chrome versions earlier than 20.0.1132.43. Modern managed Chrome installations should be unaffected if they receive normal browser updates. Confirm any archived, kiosk, lab, or embedded browser environments separately. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless old Chrome builds are still present. Prioritize discovery of unsupported browser installations rather than emergency response, because the sources do not establish active exploitation or modern exposure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to 20.0.1132.43 or later where legacy versions exist.; Confirm enterprise browser management enforces current Chrome updates.; Retire unsupported Chrome builds on kiosks, labs, and embedded systems..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 27, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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