CVE-2017-15397: Use of plaintext network protocols in ChromeVox

Published Jul 12, 2016
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in ChromeVox in Google Chrome OS prior to 62.0.3202.74 allowed a remote attacker in a privileged network position to observe or tamper with certain cleartext HTTP requests by leveraging that position.

Credit

Nightwatch Cybersecurity Research

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome OS<62.0.3202.74
Google Chrome OS<62.0.3202.74
62.0.3202.74

Event History

Jul 12, 2016
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
WeaknessAffected Software
Feb 7, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15397?

CVE-2017-15397 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to observe or tamper with cleartext HTTP requests.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15397?

To fix CVE-2017-15397, users should update to Google Chrome OS version 62.0.3202.74 or later.

3

Which versions of Chrome OS are affected by CVE-2017-15397?

CVE-2017-15397 affects all versions of Chrome OS prior to 62.0.3202.74.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-15397?

CVE-2017-15397 allows attackers in a privileged network position to observe or tamper with certain HTTP requests.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-15397?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2017-15397, and upgrading to the patched version is recommended.

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