CVE-2012-1845

Name: CVE-2012-1845
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-03-22T16:55:02.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1845 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome 17.0.963.66 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the DEP and ASLR protection mechanisms, and execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2012. NOTE: the primary affected product may be clarified later; it was not identified by the researcher, who reportedly stated "it really doesn't matter if it's third-party code.". EPSS estimates a 5.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome 17.0.963.66 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the DEP and ASLR protection mechanisms, and execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2012. NOTE: the primary affected product may be clarified later; it was not identified by the researcher, who reportedly stated "it really doesn't matter if it's third-party code."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.22%

91.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 17.0.963.66

References

http://pwn2own.zerodayinitiative.com/status.htmlNot Applicable, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://twitter.com/vupen/statuses/177576000761237505Broken Link
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/03/21/meet-the-hackers-who-sell-spies-the-tools-to-crack-your-pc-and-get-paid-six-figure-fees/Press/Media Coverage
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/pwn2own-2012-google-chrome-browser-sandbox-first-to-fall/10588Press/Media Coverage
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74323Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14843Third Party Advisory
http://pwn2own.zerodayinitiative.com/status.htmlNot Applicable, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://twitter.com/vupen/statuses/177576000761237505Broken Link
http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/03/21/meet-the-hackers-who-sell-spies-the-tools-to-crack-your-pc-and-get-paid-six-figure-fees/Press/Media Coverage
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/pwn2own-2012-google-chrome-browser-sandbox-first-to-fall/10588Press/Media Coverage
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74323Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14843Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1845?

How severe is CVE-2012-1845?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1845 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1845?

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Source: NVD / NIST