CVE-2010-3416

Google Chrome before 6.0.472.59 on Linux does not properly implement the Khmer locale, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory…

published September 16, 2010

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A quirky glitch in Google Chrome’s Khmer locale can throw a wrench in your browsing experience! Think of this like trying to read a menu in a foreign language without a translator—sometimes, things can get jumbled, and you might end up ordering something you didn't intend to! In this case, an attacker could trigger a denial of service by exploiting this flaw, leading to memory corruption. This means your Chrome might crash or behave unexpectedly, causing frustrating interruptions to your web adventures!

Put simply

Think of this like trying to read a menu in a foreign language without a translator—sometimes, things can get jumbled, and you might end up ordering something you didn't intend to! This vulnerability arises from improper implementation of the Khmer locale in Google Chrome versions before 6.0.472.59 on Linux, allowing attackers to potentially invoke memory corruption through unspecified vectors.

What to do

In this case, an attacker could trigger a denial of service by exploiting this flaw, leading to memory corruption. This means your Chrome might crash or behave unexpectedly, causing frustrating interruptions to your web adventures! To safeguard your browsing, ensure you're using Chrome version 6.0.472.59 or later on Linux. Keeping your browser up-to-date is essential to mitigate such vulnerabilities. You've got this! Stay updated and keep your internet experience smooth and secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01227 · 68.6th percentile
Published
2010-09-16T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 SEP 20:00Z
    Google Chrome before 6.0.472.59 on Linux does not properly implement the Khmer locale, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory…
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