Google Chrome < 23.0.1271.95 Multiple Vulnerabilities

high Nessus Plugin ID 63110

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Synopsis

The remote host contains a web browser that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote host is earlier than 23.0.1271.95 and is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities :

- A use-after-free error exists related to media source handling. (CVE-2012-5137)

- An unspecified error exists related to file path handling. (CVE-2012-5138)

Successful exploitation of either of these issues could lead to an application crash or even allow arbitrary code execution, subject to the user's privileges.

Solution

Upgrade to Google Chrome 23.0.1271.95 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 63110

File Name: google_chrome_23_0_1271_95.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: Local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 11/30/2012

Updated: 5/19/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2012-5138

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.8

Temporal Score: 8.4

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2012-5138

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome

Required KB Items: SMB/Google_Chrome/Installed

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 11/29/2012

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/29/2012

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-5137, CVE-2012-5138

BID: 56741

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