How severe is CVE-2015-6760?

CVE-2015-6760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-6760 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6760?

CVE-2015-6760 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6760?

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-2015-6760 published?

CVE-2015-6760 was published on 2015-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6760

CVE-2015-6760 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-17.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-17
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2015-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Image11::map function in renderer/d3d/d3d11/Image11.cpp in libANGLE, as used in Google Chrome before 46.0.2490.71, mishandles mapping failures after device-lost events, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read or write) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving a removed device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6760?: The Image11::map function in renderer/d3d/d3d11/Image11.cpp in libANGLE, as used in Google Chrome before 46.0.2490.71, mishandles mapping failures after device-lost events, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid read or write) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving a removed device.
How severe is CVE-2015-6760?: CVE-2015-6760 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-6760 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6760?: CVE-2015-6760 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6760?: 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-2015-6760 published?: CVE-2015-6760 was published on 2015-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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