CVE-2015-1229

Name: CVE-2015-1229
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-03-09T00:59:22.09+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1229 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. net/http/proxy_client_socket.cc in Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76 does not properly handle a 407 (aka Proxy Authentication Required) HTTP status code accompanied by a Set-Cookie header, which allows remote proxy servers to conduct cookie-injection attacks via a crafted response.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

net/http/proxy_client_socket.cc in Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76 does not properly handle a 407 (aka Proxy Authentication Required) HTTP status code accompanied by a Set-Cookie header, which allows remote proxy servers to conduct cookie-injection attacks via a crafted response.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-19

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.10
Google	Chrome	<= 40.0.2214.115
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary Eus	6.6.z
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary	6.0

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1229?

How severe is CVE-2015-1229?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1229 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1229?

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