How severe is CVE-2012-2864?

CVE-2012-2864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-2864 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2864?

CVE-2012-2864 primarily affects Google Chrome Os. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2864?

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-2012-2864 published?

CVE-2012-2864 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2864

CVE-2012-2864 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Google Chrome Os
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Mesa, as used in Google Chrome before 21.0.1183.0 on the Acer AC700, Cr-48, and Samsung Series 5 and 5 550 Chromebook platforms, and the Samsung Chromebox Series 3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger an "array overflow."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2864?: Mesa, as used in Google Chrome before 21.0.1183.0 on the Acer AC700, Cr-48, and Samsung Series 5 and 5 550 Chromebook platforms, and the Samsung Chromebox Series 3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger an "array overflow."
How severe is CVE-2012-2864?: CVE-2012-2864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2864 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2864?: CVE-2012-2864 primarily affects Google Chrome Os. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2864?: 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-2012-2864 published?: CVE-2012-2864 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (33)

cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.46:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:21.0.1180.79:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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