CVE-2010-4578
Description
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."
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Improper cursor handling in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.224 allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via stale pointers.
Vulnerability
Google Chrome before version 8.0.552.224 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.343 contain a vulnerability in cursor handling that leads to stale pointers [1]. The exact code path is triggered by unknown vectors, but the issue resides in the browser's cursor management logic.
Exploitation
An attacker must trick a user into performing a set of UI actions (e.g., clicking or interacting with a specially crafted web page) to trigger the stale pointer condition [1]. The specific sequence of actions is not publicly detailed, but the vulnerability is reachable via remote vectors without authentication.
Impact
Successful exploitation can cause a denial of service (browser crash) or potentially allow arbitrary code execution within the browser's sandbox [1]. The reference also notes the possibility of other unspecified impacts, though the primary outcome is a crash or code execution.
Mitigation
Users should upgrade to Google Chrome version 8.0.552.224 or later, or Chrome OS version 8.0.552.343 or later [1]. No workaround is available for unpatched versions.
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Affected products
6cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
8- googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/12/stable-beta-channel-updates_13.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-05/msg00005.htmlnvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/42648nvdVendor Advisory
- www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2188nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201012-01.xmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/45390nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14323nvdThird Party Advisory
- code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detailnvdPermissions Required
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