Vulnerability Description
The WebRequest API implementation in extensions/browser/api/web_request/web_request_api.cc in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85 does not properly consider a request's source before accepting the request, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted (1) app or (2) extension.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 44.0.2403 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/09/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-09/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00013.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1712.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3351
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033472
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=510802
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1267183003/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/09/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-09/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00013.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1712.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3351
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033472
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1297?
CVE-2015-1297 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The WebRequest API implementation in extensions/browser/api/web_request/web_request_api.cc in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85 does not properly consider a request's source before accepting the reque...
How severe is CVE-2015-1297?
CVE-2015-1297 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-2015-1297?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.