CVE-2012-5112 Use after free in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 11 Oct 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a use-after-free flaw in WebKit's SVG implementation, affecting Google Chrome users.

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-2012-5112?

CVE-2012-5112 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 11 Oct 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

Use-after-free vulnerability in the SVG implementation in WebKit, as used in Google Chrome before 22.0.1229.94, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5112?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5112?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2012-5112 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5112 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-fqc7-p492-g423, UBUNTU-CVE-2012-5112.