CVE-2012-2891

CVE-2012-2891 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

The IPC implementation in Google Chrome before 22.0.1229.79 allows attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about memory addresses via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2891?
The IPC implementation in Google Chrome before 22.0.1229.79 allows attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information about memory addresses via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-2891?
CVE-2012-2891 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2891 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2891?
CVE-2012-2891 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 53 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2891?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2891 published?
CVE-2012-2891 was published on 2012-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (53)

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