CVE-2015-1298
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CVE-2015-1298 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The RuntimeEventRouter::OnExtensionUninstalled function in extensions/browser/api/runtime/runtime_api.cc in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85 does not ensure that the setUninstallURL preference corresponds to the URL of a web site, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to trigger access to an arbitrary URL via a crafted extension that is uninstalled.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The RuntimeEventRouter::OnExtensionUninstalled function in extensions/browser/api/runtime/runtime_api.cc in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85 does not ensure that the setUninstallURL preference corresponds to the URL of a web site, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to trigger access to an arbitrary URL via a crafted extension that is uninstalled.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 44.0.2403 |
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