CVE-2008-6995
First published: Tue Aug 18 2009(Updated: )
Integer underflow in net/base/escape.cc in chrome.dll in Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a URI with an invalid handler followed by a "%" (percent) character, which triggers a buffer over-read, as demonstrated using an "about:%" URI.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | =0.2.149.27 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-09/0028.html
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=122
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30983
- http://osvdb.org/47908
- http://evilfingers.com/advisory/google_chrome_poc.php
- https://www.evilfingers.com/advisory/Google_Chrome_Browser_0.2.149.27_in_chrome_dll.php
- http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome/branches/chrome_official_branch/src/net/base/escape.cc?r1=1757&r2=1760&pathrev=1760
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44899
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6353
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6995?
CVE-2008-6995 has a high severity as it allows remote attackers to crash the browser.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6995?
The best way to fix CVE-2008-6995 is to upgrade to a later version of Google Chrome that addresses this vulnerability.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-6995?
CVE-2008-6995 affects Google Chrome version 0.2.149.27.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-6995 enable?
CVE-2008-6995 enables a denial of service attack that can crash the browser.
What actions can trigger the vulnerability in CVE-2008-6995?
CVE-2008-6995 can be triggered by accessing a specially crafted URI with an invalid handler followed by a '%' character.
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