8.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1332: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jul 25 2017(Updated: )

The oxide::JavaScriptDialogManager function in oxide-qt before 1.9.1 as packaged in Ubuntu 15.04 and Ubuntu 14.04 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted website.

Credit: security@ubuntu.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Oxide Project<=1.9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1332?

    CVE-2015-1332 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1332?

    To fix CVE-2015-1332, upgrade to Oxide version 1.9.1 or later and ensure your Ubuntu system is updated.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2015-1332?

    CVE-2015-1332 affects Ubuntu 14.04 and 15.10 as well as Oxide versions up to 1.9.0.

  • What type of attack is CVE-2015-1332 vulnerable to?

    CVE-2015-1332 is vulnerable to denial of service and remote code execution attacks via crafted websites.

  • Is CVE-2015-1332 still exploitable?

    CVE-2015-1332 may still be exploitable on systems that have not been patched to the fixed version.

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