CVE-2012-2864 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via array overflow in Mesa graphics library used by Chrome on specific Chromebook and Chromebox devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-2864?
CVE-2012-2864 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome Os, published on 22 Aug 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Mesa, as used in Google Chrome before 21.0.1183.0 on the Acer AC700, Cr-48, and Samsung Series 5 and 5 550 Chromebook platforms, and the Samsung Chromebox Series 3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger an "array overflow."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2864?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Chrome Os.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2864?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-2864 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2864 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Os
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2864, GHSA-x65c-jcc2-69r6.