CVE-2015-1286: XSS

Published Jul 23, 2015
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the V8ContextNativeHandler::GetModuleSystem function in extensions/renderer/v8contextnativehandler.cc in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging the lack of a certain V8 context restriction, aka a Blink "Universal XSS (UXSS)."

Affected Software

8 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
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
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-2015-1286?

CVE-2015-1286 has a medium severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-1286?

To fix CVE-2015-1286, update Google Chrome to version 44.0.2403.89 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2015-1286?

Google Chrome versions prior to 44.0.2403.89 are affected by CVE-2015-1286.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-1286?

CVE-2015-1286 can be exploited to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through cross-site scripting.

5

What should I do if I am using an affected OS for CVE-2015-1286?

If using an affected OS, ensure that your browser is updated to the latest version to mitigate CVE-2015-1286.

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