Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89 does not ensure that the auto-open list omits all dangerous file types, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a crafted file and leveraging a user's previous "Always open files of this type" choice, related to download_commands.cc and download_prefs.cc.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade chromiumUpgrade chromium-npapiUpgrade chromium-pulse | Dec 10, 2025 | Jul 25, 2015 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade www-client/chromium. | Oct 30, 2017 | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Google Chrome | — | Upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome | Jul 27, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade chromium | Dec 18, 2015 | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade chromium-browser | Nov 19, 2024 | Jul 23, 2015 |
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