How severe is CVE-2012-1846?

CVE-2012-1846 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-1846 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1846?

CVE-2012-1846 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1846?

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-2012-1846 published?

CVE-2012-1846 was published on 2012-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1846

CVE-2012-1846 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-668.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2012-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome 17.0.963.66 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism by leveraging access to a sandboxed process, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2012. NOTE: the primary affected product may be clarified later; it was not identified by the researcher, who reportedly stated "it really doesn't matter if it's third-party code."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1846?: Google Chrome 17.0.963.66 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism by leveraging access to a sandboxed process, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2012. NOTE: the primary affected product may be clarified later; it was not identified by the researcher, who reportedly stated "it really doesn't matter if it's third-party code."
How severe is CVE-2012-1846?: CVE-2012-1846 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-1846 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1846?: CVE-2012-1846 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1846?: 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-2012-1846 published?: CVE-2012-1846 was published on 2012-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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