CVE-2015-3336

Name: CVE-2015-3336
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-04-19T10:59:16.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3336 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google Chrome before 42.0.2311.90 does not always ask the user before proceeding with CONTENT_SETTINGS_TYPE_FULLSCREEN and CONTENT_SETTINGS_TYPE_MOUSELOCK changes, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (UI disruption) by constructing a crafted HTML document containing JavaScript code with requestFullScreen and requestPointerLock calls, and arranging for the user to access this document with a file: URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google Chrome before 42.0.2311.90 does not always ask the user before proceeding with CONTENT_SETTINGS_TYPE_FULLSCREEN and CONTENT_SETTINGS_TYPE_MOUSELOCK changes, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (UI disruption) by constructing a crafted HTML document containing JavaScript code with requestFullScreen and requestPointerLock calls, and arranging for the user to access this document with a file: URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 42.0.2311.60
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/04/stable-channel-update_14.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-04/msg00040.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3238Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74227Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=455953Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/04/stable-channel-update_14.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-04/msg00040.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3238Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74227Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=455953Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3336?

How severe is CVE-2015-3336?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3336 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3336?

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