CVE-2012-2862: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2862: Use-after-free vulnerability in the PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.75 allows remote at...

Use-after-free vulnerability in the PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.75 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted document.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Google Chrome PDF handling flaw. A malicious PDF could crash the browser and might have had other unspecified impact. Business urgency depends on whether any managed systems still run Chrome before 21.0.1180.75. Exposure is limited to environments with Google Chrome versions older than 21.0.1180.75, especially legacy endpoints, kiosks, VDI images, or unmanaged systems that open PDFs in Chrome. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue unless old Chrome deployments exist. If present, prioritize remediation because crafted documents can trigger browser failure and the broader impact is not fully specified. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Google Chrome to 21.0.1180.75 or later.; Remove unsupported legacy Chrome builds from managed endpoints.; Check vendor guidance for Chromium-derived products before assuming coverage..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 9, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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