CVE-2010-4493

Name: CVE-2010-4493
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-12-07T21:00:09.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4493 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.215 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to the handling of mouse dragging events.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.215 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to the handling of mouse dragging events.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 8.0.552.215
Debian	Debian Linux	6.0
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

References

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=63051Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/12/stable-beta-channel-updates.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-05/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42472Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2188Third Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12129Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=63051Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/12/stable-beta-channel-updates.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-05/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42472Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2188Third Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12129Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4493?

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.215 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to the handling of mouse dragging events.

How severe is CVE-2010-4493?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4493 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4493?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2010-4493?

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Source: NVD / NIST