Vulnerability Description
The CSPSource::hostMatches function in WebKit/Source/core/frame/csp/CSPSource.cpp in the Content Security Policy (CSP) implementation in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.73 accepts an x.y hostname as a match for a *.x.y pattern, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging a policy that was intended to be specific to subdomains.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 46.0.2490.86 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/12/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00017.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3415
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78416
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034298
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2825-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=534542
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1367933003
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/12/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00017.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3415
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78416
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6785?
CVE-2015-6785 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The CSPSource::hostMatches function in WebKit/Source/core/frame/csp/CSPSource.cpp in the Content Security Policy (CSP) implementation in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.73 accepts an x.y hostname as a ...
How severe is CVE-2015-6785?
CVE-2015-6785 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6785?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.