Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Google Chrome/Blink browser memory-safety flaw. A malicious webpage could trigger a use-after-free condition when frames detach, causing browser denial of service or possibly other unspecified impact. The source data does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed real-world exploitation. Exposure is most likely on endpoints, kiosks, VDI images, or embedded systems still running Chrome/Chromium builds before 41.0.2272.76. Normal modern Chrome deployments should not be exposed if maintained through vendor updates. Treat this as high priority only where legacy Chrome or Chromium remains in production. For fully patched modern browsers, urgency is low. The main business risk is unmanaged legacy browsing surfaces exposed to malicious websites. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome or Chromium to 41.0.2272.76 or a vendor-supported later release.; Apply relevant Ubuntu, Gentoo, or Red Hat security updates where those packages are used.; Remove unsupported browser builds from managed endpoints and images..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=189574&view=revisionCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=454954CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201503-12CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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