# 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.

- **Severity:** Critical 10.0 (`AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C`)
- **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:** Yes
- **Published:** 22 Aug 2012
- **Updated:** 6 Aug 2024
- **Also known as:** DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2864, GHSA-x65c-jcc2-69r6

## 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 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer)

## Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2864?

It affects 1 product.


Products: Google Chrome Os.

## How do I fix CVE-2012-2864?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

## 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

- [CVE-2014-1708](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2014-1708/): Code injection in n/a (critical 10.0)
- [CVE-2013-2833](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2013-2833/): Use after free in n/a (critical 10.0)
- [CVE-2013-0915](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2013-0915/): Integer overflow in n/a (critical 10.0)
- [CVE-2012-4050](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2012-4050/): Other in n/a (critical 10.0)
- [CVE-2011-2171](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2011-2171/): Other in n/a (critical 10.0)

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for CVE-2012-2864 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: 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.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2864 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected product: Google Chrome Os. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page.

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2012-2864/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2012-2864/index.md)
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## Sources

- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-2864
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2864
- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2012-2864

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