CVE-2014-7942: High severity google chromium vulnerability

Published Jan 22, 2015
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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.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Chromium Chromium=40.0.2214.110
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary Eus=6.6.z
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary=6.0
Google Chrome<=40.0.2214.85
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.10

Event History

Jan 22, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2014-7942 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-7942 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service.

5

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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