CVE-2010-4039

Description

Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 on Linux does not properly set the PATH environment variable, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.68% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory google.com Vendor Advisory blogspot.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14223	vdb entry third party advisory signature
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=54132	issue tracking mailing list patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2731	vdb entry not applicable
http://secunia.com/advisories/41888	third party advisory not applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44241	vdb entry third party advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/10/stable-channel-update.html	release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4039?: CVE-2010-4039 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-4039?: To fix CVE-2010-4039, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-4039 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-4039 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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