CVE-2015-1285

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

Last modified

CVE-2015-1285 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The XSSAuditor::canonicalize function in core/html/parser/XSSAuditor.cpp in the XSS auditor in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89, does not properly choose a truncation point, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an unspecified linear-time attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The XSSAuditor::canonicalize function in core/html/parser/XSSAuditor.cpp in the XSS auditor in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89, does not properly choose a truncation point, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an unspecified linear-time attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.37%

68.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Supplementary6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Supplementary Eus6.7z
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary6.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
GoogleChrome<= 43.0.2357.134

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1285?
The XSSAuditor::canonicalize function in core/html/parser/XSSAuditor.cpp in the XSS auditor in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89, does not properly choose a truncation point, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an unspecified linear-time attack.
How severe is CVE-2015-1285?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1285 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1285?
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