CVE-2015-1247

Name: CVE-2015-1247
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-19T10:59:10.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1247 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SearchEngineTabHelper::OnPageHasOSDD function in browser/ui/search_engines/search_engine_tab_helper.cc in Google Chrome before 42.0.2311.90 does not prevent use of a file: URL for an OpenSearch descriptor XML document, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from local files via a crafted (1) http or (2) https web site.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SearchEngineTabHelper::OnPageHasOSDD function in browser/ui/search_engines/search_engine_tab_helper.cc in Google Chrome before 42.0.2311.90 does not prevent use of a file: URL for an OpenSearch descriptor XML document, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from local files via a crafted (1) http or (2) https web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 42.0.2311.60
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1247?

How severe is CVE-2015-1247?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1247 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1247?

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Source: NVD / NIST