CVE-2014-7942: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-7942: The Fonts implementation in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.91 does not initialize memory for a data structu...

The Fonts implementation in Google Chrome before 40.0.2214.91 does not initialize memory for a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Chrome flaw involved uninitialized memory in font handling. A remote attacker could make Chrome crash, and the CVE leaves open the possibility of other unspecified impact. The bundle identifies Chrome before 40.0.2214.91 as affected and does not provide enough detail to quantify business impact beyond legacy-browser risk. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy systems running Google Chrome earlier than 40.0.2214.91 or distribution-packaged browser builds covered by the 2015 vendor advisories. Modern supported Chrome installations should not be affected if they receive normal updates. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless old Chrome builds remain in use. Prioritize confirmation through endpoint inventory; urgency rises if unpatched browsers exist on user workstations, shared kiosks, or remote-access environments. Mitigation focus: Update Google Chrome to 40.0.2214.91 or later.; Apply relevant Ubuntu, Gentoo, SUSE, or Red Hat browser updates.; Retire unsupported legacy browser images that cannot receive patches..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 22, 2015, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=426762CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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