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.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | — | Upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome | Mar 21, 2012 | Feb 18, 2010 |
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