CVE-2010-4493: Use After Free
First published: Tue Dec 07 2010(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.215 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to the handling of mouse dragging events.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <8.0.552.215 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=63051
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/12/stable-beta-channel-updates.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-05/msg00005.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2188
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42472
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12129
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4493?
CVE-2010-4493 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4493?
To fix CVE-2010-4493, upgrade Google Chrome to version 8.0.552.215 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2010-4493?
CVE-2010-4493 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 8.0.552.215.
Can CVE-2010-4493 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-4493 can be exploited remotely through malicious mouse dragging events.
Is CVE-2010-4493 related to specific operating systems?
CVE-2010-4493 is specifically noted to affect Google Chrome and Debian Linux versions 6.0 and 7.0.
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