CVE-2015-1209: Use After Free
First published: Fri Feb 06 2015(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the VisibleSelection::nonBoundaryShadowTreeRootNode function in core/editing/VisibleSelection.cpp in the DOM implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.111 on Windows, OS X, and Linux and before 40.0.2214.109 on Android, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code that triggers improper handling of a shadow-root anchor.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <40.0.2214.109 | |
| Google Chrome | <40.0.2214.111 | |
| macOS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.10 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =6.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/02/chrome-for-android-update.html
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/02/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00005.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0163.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62670
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62818
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62917
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62925
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-13.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72497
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031709
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2495-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=447906
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100715
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=188788&view=revision
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1209?
CVE-2015-1209 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by remote attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1209?
To mitigate CVE-2015-1209, users should update their Google Chrome browser to the latest version beyond 40.0.2214.111.
What versions are affected by CVE-2015-1209?
CVE-2015-1209 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 40.0.2214.111 on Windows, OS X, and Linux, and prior to 40.0.2214.109 on Android.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-1209?
Exploitation of CVE-2015-1209 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain control over an affected system.
Is the Linux kernel vulnerable in CVE-2015-1209?
No, the Linux kernel itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2015-1209, as the vulnerability is specific to the Blink engine in Google Chrome.
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