How severe is CVE-2012-5151?

CVE-2012-5151 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5151 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5151?

CVE-2012-5151 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 112 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5151?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-5151 published?

CVE-2012-5151 was published on 2013-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5151

CVE-2012-5151 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2013-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in Google Chrome before 24.0.1312.52 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code in a PDF document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5151?: Integer overflow in Google Chrome before 24.0.1312.52 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code in a PDF document.
How severe is CVE-2012-5151?: CVE-2012-5151 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5151 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5151?: CVE-2012-5151 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 112 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5151?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5151 published?: CVE-2012-5151 was published on 2013-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (112)

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