CVE-2012-5119: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5119: Race condition in Pepper, as used in Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64, allows remote attackers to cause a...

Race condition in Pepper, as used 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 buffers.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-5119 is an old Google Chrome vulnerability in Pepper that could let a remote attacker crash the browser or possibly cause other unspecified impact. The public record identifies Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 as affected. Current business concern is mainly unmanaged or legacy systems still running obsolete Chrome builds. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints running Google Chrome versions older than 23.0.1271.64, especially legacy systems, kiosks, embedded desktops, or unmanaged devices. Modern Chrome deployments should not be exposed if they receive normal updates. Treat this as a legacy browser hygiene issue unless obsolete Chrome is present in the environment. Prioritize discovery and removal of unsupported browser versions over emergency response, because no active exploitation evidence is provided. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Google Chrome to 23.0.1271.64 or later; prefer current supported Chrome.; Inventory endpoints for obsolete Chrome versions and remove unsupported builds.; Block unsupported browsers from sensitive corporate applications where feasible..

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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https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=149759CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15977CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
chrome-cve20125119-code-exec(79866)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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