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CVE-2010-2897

10.0 · HIGH

Google Chrome before 5.0.375.125 does not properly mitigate an unspecified flaw in the Windows kernel, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Published Jul 28, 2010googleEPSS 1.39%

Overview

CVE-2010-2897 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google chrome. It was published on July 28, 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

Google Chrome before 5.0.375.125 does not properly mitigate an unspecified flaw in the Windows kernel, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

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, < 5.0.375.125Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2897?

CVE-2010-2897 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google chrome. It was published on July 28, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-2897?

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-2010-2897?

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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