CVE-2012-5116: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5116: Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 allows remote attackers to cause a denial...

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 the handling of SVG filters.

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 memory-safety flaw fixed in Chrome 23.0.1271.64. A malicious web page could trigger incorrect SVG filter handling, causing browser denial of service and possibly other unspecified impact. The provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running Google Chrome versions before 23.0.1271.64. Modern managed Chrome deployments should not be affected unless obsolete browser versions remain in legacy, kiosk, lab, or unmanaged environments. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless old Chrome is still present. Business urgency rises where outdated browsers access the internet or sensitive applications. There is no source-backed evidence of current active exploitation in the provided bundle. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to 23.0.1271.64 or later.; Remove unsupported legacy Chrome versions from managed endpoints.; Check Google Chrome release guidance for the original fix details..

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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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14994CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
chrome-cve20125116-code-exec(79863)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=143761CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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