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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2015.0120
Two security issues have been identified in Google Chrome
18 December 2015
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Google Chrome
Operating System: Windows
Mac OS
Linux variants
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Denial of Service -- Remote with User Interaction
Access Confidential Data -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2015-6792
Member content until: Sunday, January 17 2016
OVERVIEW
Two security issues have been identified in Google Chrome prior to
verion 47.0.2526.106.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following information:
"This update includes 2 security fixes as part of our ongoing
internal security work:
[569486] CVE-2015-6792: Fixes from internal audits and fuzzing." [1]
Red Hat has the following additional information:
"Two flaws were found in the processing of malformed web content. A
web page containing malicious content could cause Chromium to crash,
execute arbitrary code, or disclose sensitive information when
visited by the victim. (CVE-2015-6792)." [2]
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends updating to the latest version. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] Stable Channel Update
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/stable-channel-update_15.html
[2] Important: chromium-browser security update
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2665.html
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
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On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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