CVE-2010-2901: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 28 2010(Updated: )
The rendering implementation in Google Chrome before 5.0.375.125 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <5.0.375.125 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/07/stable-channel-update_26.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40743
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=47866
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-05/msg00005.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2188
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11997
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2901?
CVE-2010-2901 has a severity rating that indicates it could cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2901?
To fix CVE-2010-2901, upgrade Google Chrome to version 5.0.375.125 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2010-2901?
CVE-2010-2901 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 5.0.375.125.
Can CVE-2010-2901 lead to data loss?
It is possible that CVE-2010-2901 could lead to data loss due to memory corruption.
Is CVE-2010-2901 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-2901 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specific vectors.
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