CVE-2010-1992
First published: Thu May 20 2010(Updated: )
Google Chrome 1.0.154.48 executes a mail application in situations where an IFRAME element has a mailto: URL in its SRC attribute, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive application launches) via an HTML document with many IFRAME elements.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =1.0.154.48 | |
| Google Chrome | =1.0.154.48 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1992?
CVE-2010-1992 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How does CVE-2010-1992 affect Google Chrome?
CVE-2010-1992 allows remote attackers to launch excessive instances of a mail application through multiple IFRAME elements.
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2010-1992?
CVE-2010-1992 specifically affects Google Chrome version 1.0.154.48.
How can I mitigate the effects of CVE-2010-1992?
To mitigate CVE-2010-1992, users should avoid using the affected version of Google Chrome and look for updates.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2010-1992?
No official fix for CVE-2010-1992 has been released; users should upgrade to a newer version of Google Chrome.
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