CVE-2008-6996
First published: Tue Aug 18 2009(Updated: )
Google Chrome BETA (0.2.149.27) does not prompt the user before saving an executable file, which makes it easier for remote attackers or malware to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) or exploit other vulnerabilities via a URL that references an executable file, possibly related to the "ask where to save each file before downloading" setting.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | =0.2.149.27 |
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Reference Links
- http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=1793
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31000
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496049
- http://www.osvdb.org/48261
- http://codereview.chromium.org/472/diff/1/2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44904
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6355
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496048/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495987/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495959/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495954/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495951/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495942/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6996?
CVE-2008-6996 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6996?
To fix CVE-2008-6996, upgrade Google Chrome to a later version where this vulnerability is resolved.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-6996?
CVE-2008-6996 can be exploited to cause denial of service through disk consumption or to execute other vulnerabilities via executable file downloads.
Which version of Google Chrome is affected by CVE-2008-6996?
CVE-2008-6996 affects Google Chrome version 0.2.149.27.
Does CVE-2008-6996 present a phishing risk?
CVE-2008-6996 does not present a direct phishing risk but facilitates malicious downloads which could lead to phishing attacks.
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