CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-1243

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability in the MutationObserver::disconnect function in the DOM implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before version 42.0.2311.135, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering an attempt to unregister a MutationObserver object that is not currently registered.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the browser, leading to denial of service for users. It may also allow for other unspecified impacts that could affect the security of web applications.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Google Chrome to version 42.0.2311.135 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Regular browser updates are crucial for ensuring user security.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Use-after-free vulnerability in the MutationObserver::disconnect function in core/dom/MutationObserver.cpp in the DOM implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 42.0.2311.135, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering an attempt to unregister a MutationObserver object that is not currently registered.

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