CVE-2010-3255: Google Chrome before 6.0.472.53 and webkitgtk before 1.2.6 do not properly handle counter nodes, which allo...

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This is an old browser rendering flaw affecting Google Chrome before 6.0.472.53 and webkitgtk before 1.2.6. A malicious web page could trigger memory corruption and crash the browser, with the CVE noting possible unspecified other impact. The provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible on legacy systems running pre-6.0.472.53 Chrome or webkitgtk before 1.2.6, including older Linux distributions that packaged webkitgtk. Modern managed browsers are unlikely to be affected unless obsolete software remains installed. Prioritize cleanup if legacy browsers or embedded WebKitGTK applications remain in the environment. This is not supported as an actively exploited emergency by the provided sources, but obsolete browser components can create avoidable web-based risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to 6.0.472.53 or later where applicable.; Upgrade webkitgtk to 1.2.6 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant distribution advisories from Red Hat, Mandriva, or equivalent vendors..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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