CVE-2015-1239: Double Free
First published: Wed Oct 18 2017(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in the j2k_read_ppm_v3 function in OpenJPEG before r2997, as used in PDFium in Google Chrome, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via a crafted PDF.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenJPEG | <2.1.1 | |
| All of | ||
| PDFium | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | ||
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| OpenJPEG | ||
| PDFium | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1239?
CVE-2015-1239 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service due to a double free vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1239?
To fix CVE-2015-1239, update OpenJPEG to a version later than 2.1.1.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-1239?
CVE-2015-1239 affects OpenJPEG versions before r2997, as well as its use in PDFium within Google Chrome.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-1239 enable?
CVE-2015-1239 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack that results in process crashes.
Is Google Chrome directly affected by CVE-2015-1239?
Google Chrome itself is not directly affected by CVE-2015-1239, but it utilizes the vulnerable OpenJPEG library through PDFium.
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