CVE-2015-8479
HighSummary
CVE-2015-8479 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the AudioOutputDevice::OnDeviceAuthorized function in Google Chrome before version 47.0.2526.73. It allows attackers to trigger a denial of service by accessing an unauthorized audio output device, potentially leading to heap memory corruption.
Risk Assessment
Organizations may be exposed to attacks that result in system crashes or potentially other unspecified impacts. Exploiting this vulnerability could affect the stability and security of applications.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Google Chrome to version 47.0.2526.73 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Regular browser updates are crucial for maintaining security.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use-after-free vulnerability in the AudioOutputDevice::OnDeviceAuthorized function in media/audio/audio_output_device.cc in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.73 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering access to an unauthorized audio output device.
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