CVE-2010-4198: Input Validation
First published: Sat Nov 06 2010(Updated: )
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4198">CVE-2010-4198</a> to the following vulnerability: Name: <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4198">CVE-2010-4198</a> Status: Candidate URL: <a href="http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-4198">http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-4198</a> [Open URL] Assigned: 20101105 Reference: CONFIRM:<a href="http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=55257">http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=55257</a> Reference: CONFIRM:<a href="http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/11/stable-channel-update.html">http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/11/stable-channel-update.html</a> Upstream Bugzilla: <a href="https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=45611">https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=45611</a> Trac: <a href="http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/69801">http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/69801</a> Google Chrome before 7.0.517.44 does not properly handle large text areas, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted HTML document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <7.0.517.44 | |
| Oracle Webkitgtk4-jsc | =1.2.6 | |
| Fedora | =13 |
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Reference Links
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=55257
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/11/stable-channel-update.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42109
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=656118
- https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=45611
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/052906.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45719
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43086
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0177.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0216
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0552
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12157
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4198
- http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-4198
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/69801
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=667027
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0177.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4198?
CVE-2010-4198 is classified as a vulnerability with moderate severity, affecting specific versions of software.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4198?
To fix CVE-2010-4198, update Google Chrome to version 7.0.517.44 or later, or update the affected version of WebKitGTK+.
Which software is affected by CVE-2010-4198?
CVE-2010-4198 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 7.0.517.44, WebKitGTK+ version 1.2.6, and Fedora version 13.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2010-4198?
The potential risks of CVE-2010-4198 include exploitation that could lead to unauthorized access or data compromise.
Is CVE-2010-4198 still a concern in 2023?
While CVE-2010-4198 was an issue in the past, it is generally considered less relevant today due to updates and patches.
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