CVE-2012-2853

Description

The webRequest API 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, does not properly interact with the Chrome Web Store, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted web site.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.45%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=134101
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/07/stable-channel-release.html
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15439	signature vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2853?: CVE-2012-2853 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2853?: To fix CVE-2012-2853, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-2853 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2853 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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