CVE-2012-5117

Description

Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 does not properly restrict the loading of an SVG subresource in the context of an IMG element, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15912 vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56413 vdb entry
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=145915
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/11/stable-channel-release-and-beta-channel.html
http://osvdb.org/87076 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5117?
CVE-2012-5117 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-5117?
To fix CVE-2012-5117, 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-2012-5117 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-5117 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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