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.
2015-07-23T00:59:04.180
2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Deferred
CVSSv2: 6.8 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.6
6.4
Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
---|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | debian | debian_linux | 8.0 | Yes |
Operating System | opensuse | opensuse | 13.1 | Yes |
Operating System | opensuse | opensuse | 13.2 | Yes |
Operating System | redhat | enterprise_linux_desktop_supplementary | 6.0 | Yes |
Operating System | redhat | enterprise_linux_server_supplementary | 6.0 | Yes |
Operating System | redhat | enterprise_linux_server_supplementary | 6.7.z | Yes |
Operating System | redhat | enterprise_linux_workstation_supplementary | 6.0 | Yes |
Application | chrome | ≤ 43.0.2357.134 | Yes |