CVE-2015-1263
Description
A flaw was found in Chromium. The browser downloads spellcheck dictionaries over an insecure channel without proper cryptographic protection. A remote attacker positioned on the network could exploit this flaw to intercept and alter downloaded dictionary files, resulting in data tampering.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v2 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 6.8 | 4.3 | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Network | Network | N/A |
| Access Complexity | Medium | Medium | N/A |
| Authentication | None | None | N/A |
| Confidentiality Impact | Partial | None | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | Partial | Partial | N/A |
| Availability Impact | Partial | None | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
NVD: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Attackers might be able to modify the message and spoof the endpoint by interfering with the data as it crosses the network or by redirecting the connection to a system under their control. If an attacker can spoof the endpoint, they might gain all the privileges that were intended for the original endpoint.
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