CVE-2015-1272: Use After Free
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Use-after-free vulnerability in the GPU process implementation in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging the continued availability of a GPUChannelHost data structure during Blink shutdown, related to content/browser/gpu/browsergpuchannelhostfactory.cc and content/renderer/renderthreadimpl.cc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-1272?
CVE-2015-1272 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the GPU process implementation in Google Chrome.
How does CVE-2015-1272 affect Google Chrome?
CVE-2015-1272 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impact.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1272?
CVE-2015-1272 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2015-1272?
To fix CVE-2015-1272, update Google Chrome to version 44.0.2403.89 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-1272?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-1272 on the official CVE website, the Google Chrome blog, and the Ubuntu security notices.