CVE-2010-4203: Integer Overflow
First published: Sat Nov 06 2010(Updated: )
WebM libvpx (aka the VP8 Codec SDK) before 0.9.5, as used in Google Chrome before 7.0.517.44, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via invalid frames.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <7.0.517.44 | |
| libvpx | <0.9.5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/11/stable-channel-update.html
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=60055
- http://review.webmproject.org/gitweb?p=libvpx.git;a=commit;h=09bcc1f710ea65dc158639479288fb1908ff0c53
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42118
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42109
- http://review.webmproject.org/gitweb?p=libvpx.git;a=blob;f=CHANGELOG
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42690
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0999.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201101-03.xml
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0115
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42908
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12198
- http://review.webmproject.org/gitweb?p=libvpx.git%3Ba=blob%3Bf=CHANGELOG
- http://review.webmproject.org/gitweb?p=libvpx.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=09bcc1f710ea65dc158639479288fb1908ff0c53
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4203?
CVE-2010-4203 is classified as a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4203?
To fix CVE-2010-4203, update Google Chrome to version 7.0.517.44 or later and ensure you are using libvpx version 0.9.5 or higher.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-4203?
CVE-2010-4203 affects Google Chrome versions before 7.0.517.44 and WebM Project libvpx versions before 0.9.5.
Can CVE-2010-4203 lead to data breaches?
CVE-2010-4203 does not directly indicate data breaches but allows for memory corruption that could potentially lead to further exploitation.
Is CVE-2010-4203 still a threat today?
CVE-2010-4203 is considered less of a threat today due to the availability of patches and updates for affected software.
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