CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-1219

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Integer overflow in the SkMallocPixelRef::NewAllocate function in the Skia library, used in Google Chrome before version 41.0.2272.76, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that trigger an attempted allocation of a large amount of memory during WebGL rendering.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to disrupt application functionality, leading to denial of service. This could affect the availability of services provided by the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Google Chrome to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring applications for unusual memory usage patterns may help detect attempted attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Integer overflow in the SkMallocPixelRef::NewAllocate function in core/SkMallocPixelRef.cpp in Skia, as used in Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that trigger an attempted allocation of a large amount of memory during WebGL rendering.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS