CVE-2010-4494: Double Free

Published Dec 7, 2010
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Updated

Double free vulnerability in libxml2 2.7.8 and other versions, as used in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.215 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to XPath handling.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Google Chrome<8.0.552.215
Xmlsoft Libxml2<=2.7.8
Apple iOS and macOS<10.6.7
Apple iTunes<10.2
Apple Safari<5.0.4
Apple iPhone OS<4.3.0
openSUSE openSUSE=11.2
openSUSE openSUSE=11.3
SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11-sp1
Fedoraproject Fedora=14
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=6.3
Debian Debian Linux=5.0
Debian Debian Linux=6.0
HP Insight Control server deployment
HP Rapid Deployment Pack
Apache OpenOffice>=3.0.0<3.3.0
Apache OpenOffice>=2.1.0<=2.4.3

Event History

Dec 7, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4494?

CVE-2010-4494 has a severity that can potentially lead to denial of service or unspecified impacts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-4494?

To fix CVE-2010-4494, users should upgrade to a version of impacted software that is beyond the vulnerable versions mentioned.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4494?

CVE-2010-4494 affects various products including Google Chrome before version 8.0.552.215 and libxml2 up to version 2.7.8.

4

How can CVE-2010-4494 be exploited?

CVE-2010-4494 can be exploited through vectors related to XPath handling, leading to potential crashes.

5

Is CVE-2010-4494 a known security vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2010-4494 is a recognized security vulnerability reported in multiple widely used applications.

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