CVE-2010-4489
CVE-2010-4489 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Google Chrome
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
libvpx, as used in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.215 and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted WebM video. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a regression.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-4489?
- libvpx, as used in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.215 and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted WebM video. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a regression.
- How severe is CVE-2010-4489?
- CVE-2010-4489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2010-4489 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-4489?
- CVE-2010-4489 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-4489?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2010-4489 published?
- CVE-2010-4489 was published on 2010-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=61653
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/12/stable-beta-channel-updates.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42472
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43728
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1087-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0662
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11919
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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