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CVE-2015-6779

UnknownEPSS 2.02%

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CVE-2015-6779 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PDFium, as used in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.73, does not properly restrict use of chrome: URLs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended scheme restrictions via a crafted PDF document, as demonstrated by a document with a link to a chrome://settings URL.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PDFium, as used in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.73, does not properly restrict use of chrome: URLs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended scheme restrictions via a crafted PDF document, as demonstrated by a document with a link to a chrome://settings URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.02%

78.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome<= 46.0.2490.86

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6779?
PDFium, as used in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.73, does not properly restrict use of chrome: URLs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended scheme restrictions via a crafted PDF document, as demonstrated by a document with a link to a chrome://settings URL.
How severe is CVE-2015-6779?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6779 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6779?
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