CVE-2014-3196

Description

base/memory/shared_memory_win.cc in Google Chrome before 38.0.2125.101 on Windows does not properly implement read-only restrictions on shared memory, which allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?revision=288152&view=revision
https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?revision=285195&view=revision
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70273 vdb entry
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2014/10/stable-channel-update.html
https://crbug.com/338538

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3196?
CVE-2014-3196 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-3196?
To fix CVE-2014-3196, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-3196 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-3196 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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