CVE-2012-5115: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5115: Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 on Mac OS X does not properly mitigate improper write behavior in graphic...

Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 on Mac OS X does not properly mitigate improper write behavior in graphics drivers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that trigger "wild writes."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Google Chrome issue affecting Mac OS X versions before 23.0.1271.64. A remote attacker could crash the browser and may have caused other unspecified impact by triggering unsafe graphics-driver write behavior. The public sources do not provide enough detail to confirm broader compromise scenarios. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Mac OS X systems running Google Chrome earlier than 23.0.1271.64. The bundle does not support treating other operating systems, Chromium derivatives, or current Chrome releases as affected. This is mainly a legacy exposure concern. Prioritize it if the organization still operates unmanaged or unsupported Mac systems with old Chrome versions; otherwise, normal asset hygiene should already cover it. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Mac OS X Chrome installations to 23.0.1271.64 or later.; Confirm Chrome auto-update is enabled on managed Mac endpoints.; Retire or isolate systems unable to run supported Chrome versions..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 7, 2012, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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chrome-cve20125115-code-exec(79861)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=149904CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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