V8 JavaScript Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:69157

Info

V8 JavaScript Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 69157
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2014-5256
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 31 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 16 2015 05:51PM
Credit: Tom Steele
Vulnerable: Google V8 JavaScript Engine 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

V8 JavaScript Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability

V8 JavaScript Engine is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue by sending specially crafted JavaScript code.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

V8 JavaScript Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

V8 JavaScript Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

V8 JavaScript Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability

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