CVE-2015-1290: The Google V8 engine, as used in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89 and QtWebEngineCore in Qt before 5.5.1, all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-1290?

chrome: upgrade to 44.0.2403.89; qt: upgrade to 5.5.1; leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-1290 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1290 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-1290 affect?

CVE-2015-1290 affects chrome, qt, leap. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Google V8 engine, as used in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89 and QtWebEngineCore in Qt before 5.5.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADEUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2015-1290 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting chrome, qt, leap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Google V8 engine, as used in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89 and QtWebEngineCore in Qt before 5.5.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-01-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Chrome · Vendor: google · opensuse · qt

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-09 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google chrome UPGRADE

Affected: < 44.0.2403.89

Fixed in: 44.0.2403.89

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy chrome || rpm -q chrome || chrome --version

2. UPGRADE to 44.0.2403.89 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chrome

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade chrome

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

qt qt UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.5.1

Fixed in: 5.5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy qt || rpm -q qt || qt --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade qt

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade qt

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

opensuse leap MITIGATE

Affected: 42.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 42.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-1290?

chrome: upgrade to 44.0.2403.89; qt: upgrade to 5.5.1; leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-1290 being exploited?

CVE-2015-1290 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-1290 affect?

CVE-2015-1290 affects chrome, qt, leap. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Google V8 engine, as used in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89 and QtWebEngineCore in Qt before 5.5.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.

How urgent is CVE-2015-1290?

Priority 53/100. High severity

Software pages

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