CVE-2015-1290: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jan 09 2018(Updated: )
The Google V8 engine, as used in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89 and QtWebEngineCore in Qt before 5.5.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <44.0.2403.89 | |
| Qt Qt | <5.5.1 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =42.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://code.qt.io/cgit/qt/qtwebengine.git/tree/dist/changes-5.5.1
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/07/stable-channel-update_21.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-12/msg00116.html
- http://www.nsfocus.net/index.php?act=advisory&do=view&adv_id=80
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=505374
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1233453004
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1290?
The severity of CVE-2015-1290 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-1290?
Google Chrome versions before 44.0.2403.89 and Qt versions before 5.5.1 are affected by CVE-2015-1290.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2015-1290?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2015-1290 by causing a denial of service (memory corruption) or executing arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2015-1290?
Yes, fixes or patches are available for CVE-2015-1290. Please refer to the provided references for more information.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2015-1290?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2015-1290 is CWE-119.
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