CVE-2014-3195: Medium severity google chrome (trace event) vulnerability
Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 38.0.2125.101, does not properly track JavaScript heap-memory allocations as allocations of uninitialized memory and does not properly concatenate arrays of double-precision floating-point numbers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via crafted JavaScript code, related to the PagedSpace::AllocateRaw and NewSpace::AllocateRaw functions in heap/spaces-inl.h, the LargeObjectSpace::AllocateRaw function in heap/spaces.cc, and the RuntimeArrayConcat function in runtime.cc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3195?
CVE-2014-3195 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3195?
To fix CVE-2014-3195, update your Google Chrome to version 38.0.2125.101 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2014-3195?
CVE-2014-3195 affects Google Chrome versions before 38.0.2125.101.
What types of attacks does CVE-2014-3195 allow?
CVE-2014-3195 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information due to improper memory handling.
Is CVE-2014-3195 related to JavaScript performance?
Yes, CVE-2014-3195 relates to the improper tracking of JavaScript heap-memory allocations.