CVE-2015-8480: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 6, 2015
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Updated

The VideoFramePool::PoolImpl::CreateFrame function in media/base/videoframepool.cc in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.73 does not initialize memory for a video-frame data structure, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging improper interaction with the vp3hloopfilterc function in libavcodec/vp3dsp.c in FFmpeg.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Chrome<=46.0.2490.86

Event History

Dec 6, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8480?

CVE-2015-8480 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8480?

To fix CVE-2015-8480, upgrade Google Chrome to version 47.0.2526.73 or later.

3

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2015-8480?

CVE-2015-8480 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause denial of service through out-of-bounds memory access.

4

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2015-8480?

Google Chrome versions before 47.0.2526.73 are affected by CVE-2015-8480.

5

Is user intervention required to exploit CVE-2015-8480?

Exploitation of CVE-2015-8480 can occur without user intervention, potentially affecting users who visit malicious websites.

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