Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the SaveAs feature (SaveFileAsWithFilter function) in win_util.cc in Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web page with a long TITLE element, which triggers the overflow when the user saves the page and a long filename is generated. NOTE: it might be possible to exploit this issue via an HTTP response that includes a long filename in a Content-Disposition header.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 0.2.149.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1414
- http://osvdb.org/48259
- http://security.bkis.vn/?p=119Exploit
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020823Exploit
- http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome/branches/chrome_official_branch/src/chromeExploit
- http://www.infoworld.com/d/security-central/critical-vulnerability-patched-in-goExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496042/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31029Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31031Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44935
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44939
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6365
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6367
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1414
- http://osvdb.org/48259
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6994?
CVE-2008-6994 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the SaveAs feature (SaveFileAsWithFilter function) in win_util.cc in Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web p...
How severe is CVE-2008-6994?
CVE-2008-6994 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6994?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.