Vulnerability Description
gpu/blink/webgraphicscontext3d_impl.cc in the WebGL implementation in Google Chrome before 42.0.2311.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted WebGL program that triggers a state inconsistency.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Chrome | <= 42.0.2311.60 | |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/04/stable-channel-update_14.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-04/msg00040.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00024.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0816.html
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2570-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3238
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032209
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=463599
- https://codereview.chromium.org/978193003
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201506-04
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/04/stable-channel-update_14.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-04/msg00040.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00024.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0816.html
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2570-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1240?
CVE-2015-1240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). gpu/blink/webgraphicscontext3d_impl.cc in the WebGL implementation in Google Chrome before 42.0.2311.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted WebGL pr...
How severe is CVE-2015-1240?
CVE-2015-1240 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Google Chrome, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.