CVE-2015-1279: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 23, 2015
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Updated

Integer overflow in the CJBig2Image::expand function in fxcodec/jbig2/JBig2Image.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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary Eus=6.7z
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Google Chrome<=43.0.2357.134

Event History

Jul 23, 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-2015-1279?

CVE-2015-1279 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service attacks due to a heap-based buffer overflow.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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