Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome 2.x through 2.0.172 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long Unicode string argument to the write method, a related issue to CVE-2009-2479.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 2.0.156.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3338/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505092/100/0/threaded
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3338/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505092/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2578?
CVE-2009-2578 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome 2.x through 2.0.172 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long Unicode string argument to the write method, a related issue to CVE-2009-2479.
How severe is CVE-2009-2578?
CVE-2009-2578 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-2009-2578?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.