Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Oxide before 1.5.6 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by deleting all WebContents while a RenderProcessHost instance still exists.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Oxide Project | Oxide | <= 1.5.5 |
References
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2556-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/oxide/+bug/1431484
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2556-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/oxide/+bug/1431484
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1317?
CVE-2015-1317 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in Oxide before 1.5.6 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by deleting all WebContents wh...
How severe is CVE-2015-1317?
CVE-2015-1317 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-2015-1317?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Oxide Project Oxide.