CVE-2015-1269
Description
A flaw was found in chromium-browser. The browser did not properly normalize domain names when querying the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) and HTTP Public Key Pinning (HPKP) preload lists. A remote, man-in-the-middle attacker could exploit this flaw by manipulating domain requests to bypass security enforcement. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to intercept or tamper with sensitive network traffic that should have been restricted to secure HTTPS connections.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v2 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 6.4 | 4.3 | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Network | Network | N/A |
| Access Complexity | Low | Medium | N/A |
| Authentication | None | None | N/A |
| Confidentiality Impact | Partial | None | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | Partial | Partial | N/A |
| Availability Impact | None | None | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
NVD: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism
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