CVE-2015-1231: High severity google chrome (trace event) vulnerability
Published Mar 9, 2015
·Updated
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Google Chrome<=40.0.2214.115
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary Eus=6.6.z
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary=6.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.10
Event History
Mar 9, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1231?
CVE-2015-1231 is classified with a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and other impacts.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-1231?
To fix CVE-2015-1231, update Google Chrome and the affected Linux distributions to the latest versions available.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2015-1231?
CVE-2015-1231 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 41.0.2272.76.
4
What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2015-1231?
CVE-2015-1231 affects various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu Linux.
5
Can CVE-2015-1231 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-1231 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to disrupt services.