CVE-2010-4201

Name: CVE-2010-4201
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-11-06T00:00:02.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4201 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 7.0.517.44 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving text control selections.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 7.0.517.44 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving text control selections.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 7.0.517.44

References

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=58741Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/11/stable-channel-update.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42109Broken Link
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12137Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=58741Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/11/stable-channel-update.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42109Broken Link
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12137Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4201?

How severe is CVE-2010-4201?

CVE-2010-4201 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4201?

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