CVE-2014-7942
First published: Thu Jan 22 2015(Updated: )
The Fonts implementation in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.91 does not initialize memory for a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium | =40.0.2214.110 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary EUS | =6.6.z | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary | =6.0 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <=40.0.2214.85 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/01/stable-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00005.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0093.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62383
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62575
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62665
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-13.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72288
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031623
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2476-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=426762
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7942?
CVE-2014-7942 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7942?
To fix CVE-2014-7942, update Google Chrome or the affected operating system to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.
What versions of software are affected by CVE-2014-7942?
CVE-2014-7942 affects Chrome versions prior to 40.0.2214.91 and multiple versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, and openSUSE.
Can CVE-2014-7942 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-7942 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service.
What kind of impact can CVE-2014-7942 have?
CVE-2014-7942 can lead to denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts.
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