CVE-2012-1846

Name: CVE-2012-1846
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-03-22T16:55:02.113+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.67%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1846 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google Chrome 17.0.963.66 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism by leveraging access to a sandboxed process, 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 3.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google Chrome 17.0.963.66 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism by leveraging access to a sandboxed process, 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

3.67%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 17.0.963.66

References

http://pwn2own.zerodayinitiative.com/status.htmlNot Applicable
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/74324Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14940Third Party Advisory
http://pwn2own.zerodayinitiative.com/status.htmlNot Applicable
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/74324Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14940Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1846?

How severe is CVE-2012-1846?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1846 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1846?

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Source: NVD / NIST