#VU33105 Heap-based buffer overflow - CVE-2012-5129

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33105

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5129

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in the WebGL subsystem in Google Chrome OS before 23.0.1271.94. A remote attacker can use unknown vectors. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

External links
https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/11/stable-update-for-chrome-os_30.html
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1818-1
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=145525

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.