CVE-2015-1264 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via crafted data in the Bookmarks feature, requiring user interaction to execute code or bypass security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-1264?
CVE-2015-1264 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 20 May 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Google Chrome before 43.0.2357.65 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted data that is improperly handled by the Bookmarks feature.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1264?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1264?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2015-1264 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1264 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6v7j-g6x9-qr7q, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-1264.