CVE-2015-1212: High severity google chrome vulnerability

Published Feb 6, 2015
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Updated

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.111 on Windows, OS X, and Linux and before 40.0.2214.109 on Android allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Google Chrome Android<40.0.2214.109
Google Chrome<40.0.2214.111
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.10
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=6.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=6.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2

Event History

Feb 6, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1212?

CVE-2015-1212 is classified with a medium severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-1212?

To fix CVE-2015-1212, you should update Google Chrome to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2015-1212?

CVE-2015-1212 affects Google Chrome versions before 40.0.2214.111 on Windows, OS X, and Linux, and before 40.0.2214.109 on Android.

4

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2015-1212?

CVE-2015-1212 affects users on multiple operating systems including Windows, OS X, Linux, and Android.

5

Can CVE-2015-1212 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-1212 can potentially be exploited remotely, leading to denial of service or other impacts.

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