Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome 0.2.149.29 and 0.2.149.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an HTML document containing a carriage return ("\r\n\r\n") argument to the window.open function.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 0.2.149.29 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secniche.org/gcrds.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4339
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496688/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31375
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45403
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6554
- http://secniche.org/gcrds.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4339
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496688/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31375
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45403
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6554
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4340?
CVE-2008-4340 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome 0.2.149.29 and 0.2.149.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an HTML document containing a carriage return ("\r\n\r\n") argument to the window....
How severe is CVE-2008-4340?
CVE-2008-4340 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4340?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.