CVE-2010-4038: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-4038: The Web Sockets implementation in Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 does not properly handle a shutdown actio...

The Web Sockets implementation in Google Chrome before 7.0.517.41 does not properly handle a shutdown action, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 03:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2010-4038 is an old Google Chrome Web Sockets flaw. A malicious remote site or interaction could crash the browser, causing denial of service rather than confirmed code execution. The main business risk is unmanaged legacy Chrome still present on endpoints. Exposure appears limited to systems running Google Chrome versions before 7.0.517.41. Modern managed browser fleets should not be affected unless obsolete Chrome remains on legacy desktops, appliances, or test environments. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue, not an emergency, unless obsolete Chrome is still deployed in production or user-facing environments. Mitigation focus: Update Chrome to version 7.0.517.41 or later.; Remove obsolete Chrome builds from managed endpoints.; Check vendor release guidance for any additional remediation notes..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 21, 2010, 18:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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