CVE-2015-1216: Use After Free
First published: Mon Mar 09 2015(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the V8Window::namedPropertyGetterCustom function in bindings/core/v8/custom/V8WindowCustom.cpp in the V8 bindings in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that trigger a frame detachment.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <=40.0.2214.115 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.10 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/03/stable-channel-update.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0627.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72901
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2521-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=454954
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-12
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=189574&view=revision
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1216?
CVE-2015-1216 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service or other unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1216?
To fix CVE-2015-1216, update Google Chrome to version 41.0.2272.76 or later.
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2015-1216?
CVE-2015-1216 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 41.0.2272.76.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2015-1216?
CVE-2015-1216 impacts multiple versions of Google Chrome and certain versions of Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux.
Can CVE-2015-1216 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-1216 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially cause a denial of service.
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