CVE-2015-2238: High severity ubuntu vulnerability

Published Mar 9, 2015
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Updated

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google V8 before 4.1.0.21, as used in Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76, allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=14.10
Google Chrome<=40.0.2214.115
Google V8<=4.1.0.20

Event History

Mar 9, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2238?

CVE-2015-2238 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability that could lead to denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2238?

To fix CVE-2015-2238, update Google Chrome to version 41.0.2272.76 or later or upgrade to the latest versions of affected Ubuntu distributions.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2015-2238?

CVE-2015-2238 affects Google Chrome versions up to 40.0.2214.115 and Google V8 versions up to 4.1.0.20 along with specific versions of Ubuntu Linux.

4

What kind of impacts can CVE-2015-2238 have?

CVE-2015-2238 can potentially cause denial of service and may also lead to other unknown impacts.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2015-2238?

As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2015-2238.

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