CVE-2010-2299

Name: CVE-2010-2299
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-06-15T18:00:02.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2299 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Clipboard::DispatchObject function in app/clipboard/clipboard.cc in Google Chrome before 5.0.375.70 does not properly handle CBF_SMBITMAP objects in a ViewHostMsg_ClipboardWriteObjectsAsync message, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving crafted data from the renderer process, related to a "Type Confusion" issue.. EPSS estimates a 2.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Clipboard::DispatchObject function in app/clipboard/clipboard.cc in Google Chrome before 5.0.375.70 does not properly handle CBF_SMBITMAP objects in a ViewHostMsg_ClipboardWriteObjectsAsync message, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving crafted data from the renderer process, related to a "Type Confusion" issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.64%

83.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-843

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 5.0.375.70

References

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=43307Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/06/stable-channel-update.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40072Third Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12099Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=43307Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/06/stable-channel-update.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40072Third Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12099Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2299?

How severe is CVE-2010-2299?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2299 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2299?

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