CVE-2010-4041
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.76%
Last modified
CVE-2010-4041 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The sandbox implementation in Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 on Linux does not properly constrain worker processes, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The sandbox implementation in Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 on Linux does not properly constrain worker processes, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 7.0.517.41 |
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=54794Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/10/stable-channel-update.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41888Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44241Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2731Not Applicable
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=54794Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/10/stable-channel-update.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41888Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44241Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2731Not Applicable
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-4041?
The sandbox implementation in Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 on Linux does not properly constrain worker processes, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2010-4041?
CVE-2010-4041 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4041?
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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