CVE-2010-4034

Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 does not properly handle forms, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have…

published October 21, 2010

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted HTML document can send Google Chrome crashing down like a poorly structured house of cards! Think of it like a restaurant where a confusing menu leads servers to mix up orders and crash the kitchen. If there's no clear process to handle forms properly, chaos can ensue. 🍽️ An attacker could potentially create a document that brings Chrome to its knees, causing a denial of service. While it’s categorized as a crash, any unexpected behavior could lead to further unknown impacts. This means users might find themselves unable to browse safely!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a confusing menu leads servers to mix up orders and crash the kitchen. If there's no clear process to handle forms properly, chaos can ensue. 🍽️ This vulnerability arises because Google Chrome (versions prior to 7.0.517.41) mishandles form inputs in crafted HTML, leading to stability issues that could cause the application to crash unexpectedly.

What to do

An attacker could potentially create a document that brings Chrome to its knees, causing a denial of service. While it’s categorized as a crash, any unexpected behavior could lead to further unknown impacts. This means users might find themselves unable to browse safely! To safeguard against this issue, users should upgrade to Google Chrome version 7.0.517.41 or later. Regularly updating your browser ensures you benefit from critical performance enhancements and security fixes, which are essential for a smooth browsing experience. You've got this! With a quick update, you’ll have Chrome running smoothly and securely in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02133 · 81.8th percentile
Published
2010-10-21T18:12Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 OCT 18:12Z
    Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 does not properly handle forms, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have…
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