Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via an IMG tag with a long src attribute, which triggers the crash when the victim performs an "Inspect Element" action.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 0.2.149.27 |
References
- http://badzmanaois.blogspot.com/2008/09/google-chrome-inspect-element-denial-of.
- http://osvdb.org/48260
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31038Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44941
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6386
- http://badzmanaois.blogspot.com/2008/09/google-chrome-inspect-element-denial-of.
- http://osvdb.org/48260
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31038Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44941
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6386
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6997?
CVE-2008-6997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via an IMG tag with a long src attribute, which triggers the crash when the victim performs ...
How severe is CVE-2008-6997?
CVE-2008-6997 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-2008-6997?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.