CVE-2010-4040

WebKit: crafted animated GIF image could cause DoS (memory corruption)

Published Oct 21, 2010 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 does not properly handle animated GIF images, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted image.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2188-1 webkit security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-4016 Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 does not properly handle animated GIF images, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted image.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1195-1 WebKit vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 3:34 AM
Reserved
Oct 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 21, 2010, 7:00 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:24 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 19, 2010, 12:00 AM