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CVE-2015-1209

UnknownEPSS 2.85%

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CVE-2015-1209 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the VisibleSelection::nonBoundaryShadowTreeRootNode function in core/editing/VisibleSelection.cpp in the DOM implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.111 on Windows, OS X, and Linux and before 40.0.2214.109 on Android, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code that triggers improper handling of a shadow-root anchor.. EPSS estimates a 2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the VisibleSelection::nonBoundaryShadowTreeRootNode function in core/editing/VisibleSelection.cpp in the DOM implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.111 on Windows, OS X, and Linux and before 40.0.2214.109 on Android, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code that triggers improper handling of a shadow-root anchor.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.85%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome< 40.0.2214.109
GoogleChrome< 40.0.2214.111
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.10
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus6.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus6.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1209?
Use-after-free vulnerability in the VisibleSelection::nonBoundaryShadowTreeRootNode function in core/editing/VisibleSelection.cpp in the DOM implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.111 on Windows, OS X, and Linux and before 40.0.2214.109 on Android, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code that triggers improper handling of a shadow-root anchor.
How severe is CVE-2015-1209?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1209 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1209?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST