CVE-2010-4578: High severity Google Chrome OS vulnerability

Published Dec 22, 2010
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Updated

Google Chrome before 8.0.552.224 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.343 do not properly perform cursor handling, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to "stale pointers."

Affected Software

4 affected components
Google Chrome OS<8.0.552.343
Google Chrome<8.0.552.224
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=6.0

Event History

Dec 22, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4578?

CVE-2010-4578 has a high severity rating as it can lead to a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-4578?

The best way to fix CVE-2010-4578 is to update Google Chrome to version 8.0.552.225 or later, or update Chrome OS to version 8.0.552.344 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-4578?

CVE-2010-4578 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 8.0.552.224 and Chrome OS versions prior to 8.0.552.343.

4

Can CVE-2010-4578 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-4578 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially gain control of the system.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2010-4578?

The potential impacts of CVE-2010-4578 include denial of service and possibly other unspecified consequences due to stale pointers.

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