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MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2015-1247

The SearchEngineTabHelper::OnPageHasOSDD function in browser/ui/search_engines/search_engine_tab_helper.cc in Google Chrome before 42.0.2311.90 does not prevent use of a file: URL for an OpenSearch de...

Vulnerability Description

The SearchEngineTabHelper::OnPageHasOSDD function in browser/ui/search_engines/search_engine_tab_helper.cc in Google Chrome before 42.0.2311.90 does not prevent use of a file: URL for an OpenSearch descriptor XML document, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from local files via a crafted (1) http or (2) https web site.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome<= 42.0.2311.60
DebianDebian Linux7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-1247?

CVE-2015-1247 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The SearchEngineTabHelper::OnPageHasOSDD function in browser/ui/search_engines/search_engine_tab_helper.cc in Google Chrome before 42.0.2311.90 does not prevent use of a file: URL for an OpenSearch de...

How severe is CVE-2015-1247?

CVE-2015-1247 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-2015-1247?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Debian Debian Linux.