Vulnerability Description
The ContainerNode::parserInsertBefore function in core/dom/ContainerNode.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 46.0.2490.71, proceeds with a DOM tree insertion in certain cases where a parent node no longer contains a child node, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via crafted JavaScript code.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 45.0.2454.101 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/10/stable-channel-update.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1912.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3376
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77071
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033816
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2770-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2770-2
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=519558
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=200690&view=revision
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/10/stable-channel-update.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1912.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3376
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77071
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033816
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6755?
CVE-2015-6755 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The ContainerNode::parserInsertBefore function in core/dom/ContainerNode.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 46.0.2490.71, proceeds with a DOM tree insertion in certain cases where a parent ...
How severe is CVE-2015-6755?
CVE-2015-6755 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-2015-6755?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.