CVE-2012-6301
CVE-2012-6301 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Google Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Browser application in Android 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted market: URI in the SRC attribute of an IFRAME element.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-6301?
- The Browser application in Android 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted market: URI in the SRC attribute of an IFRAME element.
- How severe is CVE-2012-6301?
- CVE-2012-6301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-6301 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-6301?
- CVE-2012-6301 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-6301?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-6301 published?
- CVE-2012-6301 was published on 2012-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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