CVE-2015-8479: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-8479: Use-after-free vulnerability in the AudioOutputDevice::OnDeviceAuthorized function in media/audio/audio_out...

Use-after-free vulnerability in the AudioOutputDevice::OnDeviceAuthorized function in media/audio/audio_output_device.cc in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.73 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering access to an unauthorized audio output device.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 08:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2015-8479 is an old Google Chrome memory-safety flaw in audio output handling. A vulnerable browser could crash from heap corruption, with unspecified other impact possible. The source bundle identifies the issue as fixed before Chrome 47.0.2526.73 and does not show active exploitation. Exposure is limited to systems running Google Chrome versions earlier than 47.0.2526.73. This is mainly a legacy, unmanaged, or embedded-browser risk unless old Chrome builds remain in use. Treat as a legacy browser hygiene issue, not an emergency based on provided evidence. Confirm no outdated Chrome installations remain, especially on unmanaged endpoints. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Google Chrome to 47.0.2526.73 or later where applicable.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy Chrome installations.; Check Google Chrome release guidance for any platform-specific update notes..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 6, 2015, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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