Vulnerability Description
The image decoder in WebKit before r52833, as used in Google Chrome before 4.0.249.78, does not properly handle a failure of memory allocation, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the Chrome sandbox via a malformed GIF file that specifies a large size.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Webkit | <= r53524 |
| Chrome | <= 4.0.249.78 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=28566
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/01/stable-channel-update_25.htmlPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023506
- http://sites.google.com/a/chromium.org/dev/Home/chromium-security/chromium-securVendor Advisory
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/52833
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=33231
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=28566
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/01/stable-channel-update_25.htmlPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023506
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0659?
CVE-2010-0659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The image decoder in WebKit before r52833, as used in Google Chrome before 4.0.249.78, does not properly handle a failure of memory allocation, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code ...
How severe is CVE-2010-0659?
CVE-2010-0659 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0659?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Webkit, Google Chrome.