CVE-2012-2849

UnknownEPSS 1.18%

Last modified

CVE-2012-2849 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Off-by-one error in the GIF decoder in Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.57 on Mac OS X and Linux, and before 21.0.1180.60 on Windows and Chrome Frame, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted image.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Off-by-one error in the GIF decoder in Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.57 on Mac OS X and Linux, and before 21.0.1180.60 on Windows and Chrome Frame, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted image.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
/10
EPSS Probability
1.18%

63.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome<= 21.0.1180.56
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.0
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.1
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.2
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.31
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.32
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.33
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.34
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.35
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.36
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.37
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.38
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.39
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.41
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.46
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.47
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.48
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.49
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.50
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.51
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.52
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.53
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.54
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.55
GoogleChrome<= 21.0.1180.59
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.56
GoogleChrome21.0.1180.57

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2849?
Off-by-one error in the GIF decoder in Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.57 on Mac OS X and Linux, and before 21.0.1180.60 on Windows and Chrome Frame, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted image.
How severe is CVE-2012-2849?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2849 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2849?
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