CVE-2012-5147: Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 24.0.1312.52 allows remote attackers to cause a denial...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-5147 is an old Google Chrome memory-safety flaw fixed before version 24.0.1312.52. A malicious web page could crash the browser, and the CVE notes possible unspecified additional impact. The available bundle does not provide CVSS, detailed root cause, or confirmed exploitation evidence. Exposure is limited to endpoints running Google Chrome earlier than 24.0.1312.52 or Linux distribution packages that had not received the 2013 security update. Current supported Chrome installations should not be affected if fully updated. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless asset inventory finds obsolete Chrome deployments. The business risk is mainly from unmanaged or unsupported endpoints, not from current patched Chrome installations. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to 24.0.1312.52 or later where applicable.; Apply relevant distribution browser updates, including openSUSE security updates if used.; Remove unsupported legacy Chrome builds from managed endpoints..

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

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