CVE-2012-5126: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5126: 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 plug-in placeholders.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-5126 is an old Google Chrome browser flaw fixed before version 23.0.1271.64. A malicious web context could trigger a use-after-free condition tied to plug-in placeholders, causing a crash or possibly other unspecified impact. Current urgency depends on whether legacy Chrome remains in use. Exposure is most likely on obsolete endpoints, kiosks, lab systems, or embedded desktops still running Google Chrome earlier than 23.0.1271.64. Fully managed, currently updated Chrome installations are unlikely to be exposed based on the provided version boundary. Prioritize this as legacy technology hygiene unless evidence shows old Chrome installations are still present. If found on internet-browsing systems, remediate promptly because browser memory-safety flaws can affect workstation integrity and availability. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Google Chrome to 23.0.1271.64 or later.; Prefer a currently supported Chrome release, not only the 2012 fixed version.; Retire unsupported systems that cannot run a patched browser..

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=156366CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
chrome-cve20125126-code-exec(79873)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15891CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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