CVE-2015-1279: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jul 23 2015(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the CJBig2_Image::expand function in fxcodec/jbig2/JBig2_Image.cpp in PDFium, as used in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via large height and stride values.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary EUS | =6.7z | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary | =6.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <=43.0.2357.134 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/07/stable-channel-update_21.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00038.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1499.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3315
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75973
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033031
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=483981
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1237723002
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1241493002
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1279?
CVE-2015-1279 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service attacks due to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1279?
To fix CVE-2015-1279, users should update to the latest version of Google Chrome or apply patches provided by their Linux distribution.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2015-1279?
CVE-2015-1279 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 44.0.2403.89 and various Red Hat and openSUSE Linux versions.
What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2015-1279?
CVE-2015-1279 can allow remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack that results in a heap-based buffer overflow.
Is there any user action needed to resolve CVE-2015-1279?
Yes, users need to ensure they have upgraded their software to versions that are not vulnerable to CVE-2015-1279.
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