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CVE-2015-6788

10.0 · HIGH

The ObjectBackedNativeHandler class in extensions/renderer/object_backed_native_handler.cc in the extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.80 improperly implements handler functions,…

Published Dec 14, 2015googleEPSS 3.06%

Overview

CVE-2015-6788 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google chrome. It was published on December 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The ObjectBackedNativeHandler class in extensions/renderer/object_backed_native_handler.cc in the extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.80 improperly implements handler functions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that leverage "type confusion."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update chrome to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
googlechrome0Affected

References

Refgooglechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/12/stable-channel-update_8.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00016.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00017.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2618.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3418Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/78734Refcode.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=548273Refcodereview.chromium.org/1422383003/Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09Refgooglechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/12/stable-channel-update_8.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6788?

CVE-2015-6788 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google chrome. It was published on December 14, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-6788?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-6788?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update chrome to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-6788?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-6788 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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