CVE-2010-3917
Google Chrome vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2010-3917 is a vulnerability discovered in Google Chrome versions prior to 3.0. The vulnerability involves improper handling of XML documents, which could allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through a crafted website. The issue was reported by Takayoshi Isayama from Mitsui Bussan Secure Directions, Inc. to IPA, and JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership (JVN Advisory, JVNDB Entry).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Information Exposure issue (CWE-200). It has been assigned a CVSS v2 base score of 4.3 (Medium) with the following metrics: Network access vector, Medium access complexity, No authentication required, Partial confidentiality impact, and No impact on integrity or availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5 (Medium) with vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N (NVD).

Impact

When a user views a specially crafted web page, sensitive information may be disclosed to remote attackers. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality of information but has no impact on system integrity or availability (JVNDB Entry).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users should update to Google Chrome version 3.0 or later to address this vulnerability. This solution was provided by the developer as the official fix for the issue (JVN Advisory).

Additional resources


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