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CVE-2010-2299

10.0 · HIGH

The Clipboard::DispatchObject function in app/clipboard/clipboard.cc in Google Chrome before 5.0.375.70 does not properly handle CBF_SMBITMAP objects in a ViewHostMsg_ClipboardWriteObjectsAsync mes…

Published Jun 15, 2010googleCWE-843EPSS 2.64%

Overview

CVE-2010-2299 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google chrome. It was published on June 15, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Clipboard::DispatchObject function in app/clipboard/clipboard.cc in Google Chrome before 5.0.375.70 does not properly handle CBF_SMBITMAP objects in a ViewHostMsg_ClipboardWriteObjectsAsync message, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving crafted data from the renderer process, related to a "Type Confusion" issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update chrome to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
googlechrome>= 0, < 5.0.375.70Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2299?

CVE-2010-2299 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google chrome. It was published on June 15, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-2299?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2299?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update chrome to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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