How severe is CVE-2015-1294?

CVE-2015-1294 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1294 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1294?

CVE-2015-1294 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1294?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-1294 published?

CVE-2015-1294 was published on 2015-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1294

CVE-2015-1294 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2015-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the SkMatrix::invertNonIdentity function in core/SkMatrix.cpp in Skia, as used in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering the use of matrix elements that lead to an infinite result during an inversion calculation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1294?: Use-after-free vulnerability in the SkMatrix::invertNonIdentity function in core/SkMatrix.cpp in Skia, as used in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering the use of matrix elements that lead to an infinite result during an inversion calculation.
How severe is CVE-2015-1294?: CVE-2015-1294 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1294 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1294?: CVE-2015-1294 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1294?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-1294 published?: CVE-2015-1294 was published on 2015-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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