CVE-2015-1220: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-1220: Use-after-free vulnerability in the GIFImageReader::parseData function in platform/image-decoders/gif/GIFIm...

Use-after-free vulnerability in the GIFImageReader::parseData function in platform/image-decoders/gif/GIFImageReader.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted frame size in a GIF image.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 04:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-1220 is a browser image-processing flaw in Blink used by Google Chrome. A malicious GIF with crafted frame sizing could crash the browser and may have had other unspecified impact. The evidence points to fixed Chrome and Linux distribution updates from March 2015, with no provided evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is mainly legacy Google Chrome or distribution-packaged Chromium builds older than 41.0.2272.76. Current managed browsers should not be exposed if routine browser patching is in place. Treat as a historical browser patch-compliance issue unless legacy browsers remain in use. Prioritize remediation where old browser builds exist on internet-facing workstations, kiosks, or frozen system images. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Google Chrome to 41.0.2272.76 or later.; Apply relevant Ubuntu, Gentoo, or Red Hat Chromium browser security updates.; Remove unsupported legacy Chrome or Chromium builds from managed systems..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 9, 2015, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=188423&view=revisionCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201503-12CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=437651CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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