How severe is CVE-2012-2859?

CVE-2012-2859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2859?

CVE-2012-2859 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2859?

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

When was CVE-2012-2859 published?

CVE-2012-2859 was published on 2012-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2859

CVE-2012-2859 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2012-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.57 on Linux does not properly handle tabs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2859?: Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.57 on Linux does not properly handle tabs, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-2859?: CVE-2012-2859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2859?: CVE-2012-2859 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2859?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2859 published?: CVE-2012-2859 was published on 2012-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.46:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:21.0.1180.55:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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