CVE-2015-1259: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-1259: PDFium, as used in Google Chrome before 43.0.2357.65, does not properly initialize memory, which allows rem...

PDFium, as used in Google Chrome before 43.0.2357.65, does not properly initialize memory, 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, 04:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-1259 is an old Chrome PDFium memory-initialization flaw. A remote attacker could crash the browser, and the record leaves open an unspecified additional impact. The clearest business concern is unmanaged legacy Chrome or embedded PDFium use, not current fully updated browsers. Exposure is most likely where legacy Chrome, Chromium packages, or products embedding old PDFium remain in use. Modern patched Chrome should not be assumed affected based on these sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but any remaining pre-43.0.2357.65 Chrome or old PDFium deployment should be removed or updated promptly. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to 43.0.2357.65 or later where applicable.; Update Chromium/PDFium packages covered by relevant Linux vendor advisories.; Identify applications embedding PDFium and check their vendor security guidance..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 20, 2015, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GLSA-201506-04CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=468167CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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