CVE-2010-4042: Input Validation
First published: Thu Oct 21 2010(Updated: )
Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 does not properly handle element maps, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to "stale elements."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <7.0.517.41 | |
| openSUSE | =11.2 | |
| openSUSE | =11.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/10/stable-channel-update.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41888
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44241
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2731
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=56451
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-05/msg00005.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6654
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4042?
CVE-2010-4042 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service and potential unidentified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4042?
To fix CVE-2010-4042, update Google Chrome to version 7.0.517.41 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2010-4042?
CVE-2010-4042 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 7.0.517.41 and specific versions of openSUSE.
What type of attack can CVE-2010-4042 enable?
CVE-2010-4042 can enable remote attackers to cause a denial of service via stale element handling in affected software.
Is CVE-2010-4042 still a threat today?
CVE-2010-4042 is less of a current threat due to the availability of updates, but systems still running outdated versions remain vulnerable.
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