CVE-2010-0655 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 18 Feb 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the browser via a use-after-free flaw in popup handling, requiring user interaction.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2010-0655?

CVE-2010-0655 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 18 Feb 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 4.0.249.78 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the display of a blocked popup window during navigation to a different web site.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0655?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0655?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0655 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2010-0655 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-0655 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-rc82-2cq5-6rjx.