CVE-2012-5136: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5136: Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.91 does not properly perform a cast of an unspecified variable during handli...

Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.91 does not properly perform a cast of an unspecified variable during handling of the INPUT element, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unknown other impact via a crafted HTML document.

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 browser vulnerability fixed in Chrome 23.0.1271.91. A malicious web page could crash the browser and may have had other unspecified impact. The provided sources do not show active exploitation. Business urgency is mainly for environments that still run obsolete Chrome or distro Chromium packages from 2012. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems running Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.91 or affected Chromium packages referenced by distribution advisories. Modern managed endpoints should already be remediated, but unmanaged kiosks, lab machines, and old embedded desktops deserve verification. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless obsolete browsers are still present. It is not a current emergency based on the provided evidence, but old browser versions create broader business risk beyond this single CVE. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome or Chromium to at least 23.0.1271.91, preferably a current supported release.; Apply relevant distribution security updates for packaged Chromium builds.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy browser installations..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 28, 2012, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15929CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=159829CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
google-input-element-code-exec(80296)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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