First published: Sun Dec 06 2015(Updated: )
The BasicJsonStringifier::SerializeJSArray function in json-stringifier.h in the JSON stringifier in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.73, improperly loads array elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Google Chrome | <=46.0.2490.86 | |
Node.js | >=4.0.0<=4.1.2 | |
Node.js | >=4.2.0<4.2.3 | |
Node.js | >=5.0.0<=5.1.1 | |
Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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CVE-2015-6764 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
To fix CVE-2015-6764, update your Google Chrome to version 47.0.2526.73 or later, or upgrade your affected Node.js version beyond the vulnerable ranges.
Versions of Google Chrome prior to 47.0.2526.73 are affected by CVE-2015-6764.
CVE-2015-6764 affects Node.js versions from 4.0.0 to 4.1.2 and from 4.2.0 to 4.2.3, as well as 5.0.0 to 5.1.1.
Yes, CVE-2015-6764 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to trigger a denial of service through out-of-bounds memory access.