CVE-2015-1288
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CVE-2015-1288 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Spellcheck API implementation in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89 does not use an HTTPS session for downloading a Hunspell dictionary, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to deliver incorrect spelling suggestions or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, a related issue to CVE-2015-1263.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Spellcheck API implementation in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89 does not use an HTTPS session for downloading a Hunspell dictionary, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to deliver incorrect spelling suggestions or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, a related issue to CVE-2015-1263.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 43.0.2357.134 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary Eus | 6.7z |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary | 6.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
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- Status
- Modified
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