CVE-2010-4492: Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.215 allows remote attackers to cause a denial...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Google Chrome browser memory-safety flaw. A malicious web page using SVG animations could crash vulnerable Chrome versions and might cause other unspecified impact. The public bundle identifies versions before 8.0.552.215 as affected, but does not provide CVSS, exploitation evidence, or detailed impact boundaries. Exposure is mainly legacy Chrome or Chromium deployments older than Chrome 8.0.552.215, including long-retired desktop images, kiosks, lab systems, or unmanaged Linux packages. Modern supported Chrome channels should not be exposed if they are fully updated. Low immediate urgency for normally managed environments, but close quickly if legacy browsers remain in production. The main business risk is an obsolete browser estate capable of being crashed or potentially impacted by malicious web content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome or Chromium beyond the affected pre-8.0.552.215 versions.; Apply relevant Debian or SUSE vendor security updates for packaged browser builds.; Retire unsupported systems that cannot receive browser security updates..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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