CVE-2015-1268

Description

bindings/scripts/v8_types.py in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 43.0.2357.130, does not properly select a creation context for a return value's DOM wrapper, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via crafted JavaScript code, as demonstrated by use of a data: URL.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.91% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00012.html vendor advisory
https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=196373&view=revision
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032731 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75332 vdb entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2652-1 vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1188.html vendor advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00057.html vendor advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/06/chrome-stable-update.html
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=494640
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-18 vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3315 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1268?
CVE-2015-1268 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-1268?
To fix CVE-2015-1268, 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-2015-1268 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-1268 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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