CVE-2015-6772 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass the Same Origin Policy in Google Chrome by exploiting a DOM detachment flaw involving JavaScript navigation and plugins.

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-2015-6772?

CVE-2015-6772 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 6 Dec 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

The DOM implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.73, does not prevent javascript: URL navigation while a document is being detached, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via crafted JavaScript code that improperly interacts with a plugin.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6772?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6772?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2015-6772 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6772 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-j4qx-5rrm-wm6c, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-6772.

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