CVE-2014-3175

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 37.0.2062.94 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via…

published August 27, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An elusive flaw lurking in Google Chrome could lead to a denial of service! If you’re running an outdated version, this one’s for you! 🔍 Think of this vulnerability like a glitch in a busy restaurant kitchen. If the cook gets the order wrong or mismanages a dish, it can cause chaos, slowing down service and leaving customers waiting far too long. This could mean that an attacker might exploit these vulnerabilities to disrupt your browsing experience, leaving you locked out of your favorite sites. While the severity remains uncertain, the potential for chaos is definitely there!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a glitch in a busy restaurant kitchen. If the cook gets the order wrong or mismanages a dish, it can cause chaos, slowing down service and leaving customers waiting far too long. The issue arises from multiple unspecified vulnerabilities within Google Chrome's handling of TrueType fonts through the load_truetype_glyph function in the FreeType library, among other components, which could lead to instability or crashes.

What to do

This could mean that an attacker might exploit these vulnerabilities to disrupt your browsing experience, leaving you locked out of your favorite sites. While the severity remains uncertain, the potential for chaos is definitely there! To safeguard your browsing experience, it’s crucial to update Google Chrome to version 37.0.2062.94 or later. Regular updates help close these types of vulnerabilities and keep your environment secure! You've got this! Keep your browser updated and enjoy safer surfing! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01475 · 73.5th percentile
Published
2014-08-27T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 AUG 01:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 37.0.2062.94 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via…
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