CVE-2012-1521

Name: CVE-2012-1521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-05-01T10:12:04.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1521 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the XML parser in Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the XML parser in Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.168 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.21%

80.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 18.0.1025.168
Apple	Itunes	< 10.7
Apple	Safari	< 6.0
Apple	Iphone Os	< 6.0

References

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=117110Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/04/stable-channel-update_30.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/81644Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/48992Third Party Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201205-01.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5400Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53309Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027001Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75270Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15397Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=117110Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/04/stable-channel-update_30.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/81644Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/48992Third Party Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201205-01.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5400Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53309Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027001Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75270Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15397Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 1, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1521?

How severe is CVE-2012-1521?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1521 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1521?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST