CVE-2010-3251 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can crash Google Chrome via a NULL pointer dereference in the WebSockets implementation, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious site.
- 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-2010-3251?
CVE-2010-3251 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 7 Sep 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
The WebSockets implementation in Google Chrome before 6.0.472.53 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3251?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3251 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2010-3251 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3251 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
Sources
Also known as GHSA-22rp-wqv6-33j7.