Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 0.2.149.27 |
References
- http://codereview.chromium.org/472/diff/1/2Exploit
- http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=1793
- http://www.osvdb.org/48261
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495942/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495951/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495954/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495959/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495987/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496048/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496049
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31000
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44904
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6355
- http://codereview.chromium.org/472/diff/1/2Exploit
- http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=1793
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6996?
CVE-2008-6996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 expl...
How severe is CVE-2008-6996?
CVE-2008-6996 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.