CVE-2015-1286: XSS
First published: Thu Jul 23 2015(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the V8ContextNativeHandler::GetModuleSystem function in extensions/renderer/v8_context_native_handler.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)."
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| 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 | |
| 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=504011
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1231803002/
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1235863003/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1286?
To fix CVE-2015-1286, update Google Chrome to version 44.0.2403.89 or later.
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.
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.
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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