PT-2015-7797 · Google+3 · Google Chrome+3
Published
2015-12-03
·
Updated
2015-12-07
·
CVE-2015-8479
CVSS v2.0
7.5
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Google Chrome versions prior to 47.0.2526.73
Description
The issue is related to a use-after-free vulnerability in the
AudioOutputDevice::OnDeviceAuthorized function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a denial of service, specifically heap memory corruption, or possibly have other unspecified impacts by triggering access to an unauthorized audio output device.Recommendations
For Google Chrome versions prior to 47.0.2526.73, update to version 47.0.2526.73 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to unauthorized audio output devices to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Exploit
Fix
DoS
Buffer Overflow
Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾
Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Google Chrome
Opera
Red Hat