Vulnerability Description
The DragImage::create function in platform/DragImage.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76, does not initialize memory for image drawing, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact by triggering a failed image decoding, as demonstrated by an image for which the default orientation cannot be used.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 40.0.2214.115 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/03/stable-channel-update.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0627.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72901
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2521-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=450389
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-12
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=189585&view=revision
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=189816&view=revision
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/03/stable-channel-update.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0627.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72901
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2521-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=450389
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-12
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=189585&view=revision
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1227?
CVE-2015-1227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The DragImage::create function in platform/DragImage.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76, does not initialize memory for image drawing, which allows remote attackers to have an ...
How severe is CVE-2015-1227?
CVE-2015-1227 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1227?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.