Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-6041 is a memory corruption flaw in old GreenBrowser releases. If a user with a vulnerable browser encounters malicious page content and the keyword search bar behavior is triggered, the browser may allow arbitrary code execution. Business risk is highest where legacy GreenBrowser remains installed or usable. Exposure is likely narrow: endpoints still running GreenBrowser before 6.0.1002. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so validation should focus on software inventory and endpoint evidence rather than relying on CPE matching. Treat as high priority only if GreenBrowser exists in the environment. The vulnerability is old and not KEV-listed, but arbitrary code execution in a browser can create workstation compromise risk when legacy software remains deployed. Mitigation focus: Remove GreenBrowser where it is no longer required.; Upgrade any remaining GreenBrowser installation to 6.0.1002 or later.; Block GreenBrowser execution through application control where possible..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- greenbrowser-shortcut-code-execution(72351)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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