CVE-2012-5122: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5122: Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 does not properly perform a cast of an unspecified variable during handli...

Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 does not properly perform a cast of an unspecified variable during handling of input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.

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 vulnerability fixed in Chrome 23.0.1271.64. A remote attacker could crash the browser, and the public description leaves open possible additional impact. Business urgency depends on whether any managed assets still run this obsolete Chrome version. Exposure is limited to assets running Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so inventory should rely on browser version checks rather than the empty CPE data. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It is not urgent for current Chrome deployments, but any remaining pre-23 Chrome installations should be removed or updated because the browser is obsolete and remotely reachable through web content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to at least 23.0.1271.64 or a current supported release.; Remove or isolate legacy Chrome installations that cannot be upgraded.; Check Google or Chromium guidance for platform-specific remediation details..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

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=154465CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
chrome-cve20125122-code-exec(79869)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15695CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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