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CVE-2010-0657

UnknownEPSS 1.88%

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CVE-2010-0657 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google Chrome before 4.0.249.78 on Windows does not perform the expected encoding, escaping, and quoting for the URL in the --app argument in a desktop shortcut, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs or obtain sensitive information by tricking a user into creating a crafted shortcut.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google Chrome before 4.0.249.78 on Windows does not perform the expected encoding, escaping, and quoting for the URL in the --app argument in a desktop shortcut, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs or obtain sensitive information by tricking a user into creating a crafted shortcut.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.88%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
GoogleChrome0.2.149.27—
GoogleChrome0.2.149.29—
GoogleChrome0.2.149.30—
GoogleChrome0.2.152.1—
GoogleChrome0.2.153.1—
GoogleChrome0.3.154.0—
GoogleChrome0.3.154.3—
GoogleChrome0.4.154.18—
GoogleChrome0.4.154.22—
GoogleChrome0.4.154.31—
GoogleChrome0.4.154.33—
GoogleChrome1.0.154.36—
GoogleChrome1.0.154.39—
GoogleChrome1.0.154.42—
GoogleChrome1.0.154.43—
GoogleChrome1.0.154.46—
GoogleChrome1.0.154.48—
GoogleChrome1.0.154.52—
GoogleChrome1.0.154.53—
GoogleChrome1.0.154.59—
GoogleChrome1.0.154.65—
GoogleChrome2.0.156.1—
GoogleChrome2.0.157.0—
GoogleChrome2.0.157.2—
GoogleChrome2.0.158.0—
GoogleChrome2.0.159.0—
GoogleChrome2.0.169.0—
GoogleChrome2.0.169.1—
GoogleChrome2.0.170.0—
GoogleChrome2.0.172—
GoogleChrome2.0.172.2—
GoogleChrome2.0.172.8—
GoogleChrome2.0.172.27—
GoogleChrome2.0.172.28—
GoogleChrome2.0.172.30—
GoogleChrome2.0.172.31—
GoogleChrome2.0.172.33—
GoogleChrome2.0.172.37—
GoogleChrome2.0.172.38—
GoogleChrome3.0.182.2—
GoogleChrome3.0.190.2—
GoogleChrome3.0.193.2Beta
GoogleChrome3.0.195.21—
GoogleChrome3.0.195.24—
GoogleChrome3.0.195.32—
GoogleChrome3.0.195.33—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0657?
Google Chrome before 4.0.249.78 on Windows does not perform the expected encoding, escaping, and quoting for the URL in the --app argument in a desktop shortcut, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs or obtain sensitive information by tricking a user into creating a crafted shortcut.
How severe is CVE-2010-0657?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0657 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0657?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST