CVE-2015-1248

Name: CVE-2015-1248
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-19T10:59:11.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1248 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The FileSystem API in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.91 allows remote attackers to bypass the SafeBrowsing for Executable Files protection mechanism by creating a .exe file in a temporary filesystem and then referencing this file with a filesystem:http: URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The FileSystem API in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.91 allows remote attackers to bypass the SafeBrowsing for Executable Files protection mechanism by creating a .exe file in a temporary filesystem and then referencing this file with a filesystem:http: URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.55%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Google	Chrome	<= 40.0.2214.85

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1248?

How severe is CVE-2015-1248?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1248 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1248?

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