CVE-2010-4040: Input Validation
First published: Thu Oct 21 2010(Updated: )
Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 does not properly handle animated GIF images, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted image.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <7.0.517.41 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =6.0 | |
| openSUSE | >=11.2<=11.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/10/stable-channel-update.html
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=54500
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44241
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41888
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2731
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0552
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2188
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7646
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4040?
CVE-2010-4040 has a severity level that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4040?
To fix CVE-2010-4040, users should update Google Chrome to version 7.0.517.41 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2010-4040?
CVE-2010-4040 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 7.0.517.41, Debian Linux 6.0 and 7.0, and openSUSE versions between 11.2 and 11.3.
What impact can CVE-2010-4040 have on my system?
CVE-2010-4040 can result in a denial of service or potential memory corruption when processing crafted animated GIF images.
Is CVE-2010-4040 specific to Google Chrome?
Yes, CVE-2010-4040 primarily affects Google Chrome but can also impact certain versions of Debian and openSUSE due to their dependencies.
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