CVE-2012-5121: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5121: 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 video layout.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-5121 is an old Google Chrome memory-safety flaw in video layout handling. A malicious webpage could crash Chrome and may have had other unspecified impact. The public bundle indicates it was fixed before Chrome 23.0.1271.64. Exposure is most plausible on legacy, unmanaged, or embedded systems running Google Chrome earlier than 23.0.1271.64. Current auto-updated Chrome installations are unlikely to be affected. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless old Chrome versions remain in the environment. Prioritize discovery of outdated browsers over emergency response. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to 23.0.1271.64 or later.; Remove unsupported legacy Chrome builds from managed endpoints.; Check vendor guidance for any platform-specific update notes..

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:15957CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
chrome-cve20125121-code-exec(79868)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=154055CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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