How severe is CVE-2012-1418?

CVE-2012-1418 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-1418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1418?

CVE-2012-1418 primarily affects Google Chrome Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1418?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-1418 published?

CVE-2012-1418 was published on 2012-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1418

CVE-2012-1418 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome Os
Published: 2012-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.60 on the Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5, and Cr-48 Chromebook platforms have unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1418?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.60 on the Acer AC700, Samsung Series 5, and Cr-48 Chromebook platforms have unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-1418?: CVE-2012-1418 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-1418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1418?: CVE-2012-1418 primarily affects Google Chrome Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1418?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-1418 published?: CVE-2012-1418 was published on 2012-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/02/stable-channel-update-for-chromebooks_24.html

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:acer:ac700_chromebook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:google:cr-48_chromebook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:samsung:series_5_chromebook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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