CVE-2010-2648: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 6, 2010
·Updated
The implementation of the Unicode Bidirectional Algorithm (aka Bidi algorithm or UBA) in Google Chrome before 5.0.375.99 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Google Chrome<5.0.375.99
openSUSE openSUSE=11.3
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=9.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 6, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2648?
CVE-2010-2648 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service and potential memory corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-2648?
To fix CVE-2010-2648, update Google Chrome to version 5.0.375.99 or later.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2010-2648?
Google Chrome versions prior to 5.0.375.99 are affected by CVE-2010-2648.
4
What impact can CVE-2010-2648 have on systems?
CVE-2010-2648 can cause memory corruption, leading to crashes or other unspecified impacts.
5
Is CVE-2010-2648 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2010-2648 affects Google Chrome as well as specific versions of Ubuntu and openSUSE.