Google Chrome up to 2.0.172.32 Proxy Server information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Chrome up to 2.0.172.32. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Proxy Server. This manipulation causes information disclosure. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-0644. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome up to 2.0.172.32 (Web Browser) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Proxy Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Google Chrome before 4.0.249.89, when a SOCKS 5 proxy server is configured, sends DNS queries directly, which allows remote DNS servers to obtain potentially sensitive information about the identity of a client user via request logging, as demonstrated by a proxy server that was configured for the purpose of anonymity.

The weakness was released 02/18/2010 by Timothy D. Morgan (SkyLined) (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at vupen.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-0644. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 44587 (Google Chrome < 4.0.249.89 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116891 (Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities(versions prior to 4.0.249.89)).

Upgrading to version 2.0.172.33 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (56212), Tenable (44587), SecurityFocus (BID 38177†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27384†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-51876, VDB-51874, VDB-51873 and VDB-51872. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: No
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Nessus ID: 44587
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 4.0.249.89 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 902120
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities - (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 2.0.172.33

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Timothy D. Morgan (SkyLined)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-0644 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-0644
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51871

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X-Force: 56212
SecurityFocus: 38177 - Google Chrome prior to 4.0.249.89 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 27384 - Google Chrome Before 4.0.249.89 Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability via Request Logging, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 04/30/2026 23:51
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (63), 03/06/2017 11:19 (10), 09/02/2021 11:18 (4), 09/02/2021 11:25 (1), 02/01/2025 21:10 (18), 04/30/2026 23:51 (1)
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