CVE-2010-3414
CWE-119Published: September 16, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Google Chrome before 6.0.472.59 on Mac OS X does not properly implement file dialogs, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2010-3112 on Mac OS X.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-3414 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-119)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-3414 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts