CVE-2010-3119

Google Chrome before 5.0.375.127 and webkitgtk before 1.2.6 do not properly support the Ruby language, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service…

published August 24, 2010

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A tiny hiccup in Ruby support could bring your Chrome or webkitgtk to its knees! Think of it like a café that suddenly forgets how to brew coffee—customers could end up frustrated and services grind to a halt. If your browser doesn’t handle Ruby properly, it could lead to a denial of service, so keep an eye out! The consequences could be absolutely devastating—a rogue page could potentially crash your browser, causing chaos in the middle of your browsing session. While we don't know the full extent of the damage it could unleash, memory corruption can lead to various unforeseen impacts!

Put simply

Think of it like a café that suddenly forgets how to brew coffee—customers could end up frustrated and services grind to a halt. If your browser doesn’t handle Ruby properly, it could lead to a denial of service, so keep an eye out! This vulnerability in Google Chrome before version 5.0.375.127 and webkitgtk before 1.2.6 arises from improper handling of the Ruby language, leading to possible memory corruption and denial of service.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating—a rogue page could potentially crash your browser, causing chaos in the middle of your browsing session. While we don't know the full extent of the damage it could unleash, memory corruption can lead to various unforeseen impacts! To protect yourself, update Google Chrome to version 5.0.375.127 or later, and ensure your webkitgtk is at least version 1.2.6. Regular updates are key to keeping your software secure! You've got this! With just a few updates, you can keep your browsing safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01420 · 72.6th percentile
Published
2010-08-24T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 AUG 19:00Z
    Google Chrome before 5.0.375.127 and webkitgtk before 1.2.6 do not properly support the Ruby language, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service…
    cvelistv5