Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome 1.0.154.65, 1.0.154.48, and earlier allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (application hang) via vectors involving a chromehtml: URI value for the document.location property or (2) cause a denial of service (application hang and CPU consumption) via vectors involving a series of function calls that set a chromehtml: URI value for the document.location property.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 1.0.154.48 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-08/0217.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-08/0236.htmlExploit
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3435/Exploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-08/0217.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2009-08/0236.htmlExploit
- http://websecurity.com.ua/3435/Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2974?
CVE-2009-2974 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome 1.0.154.65, 1.0.154.48, and earlier allows remote attackers to (1) cause a denial of service (application hang) via vectors involving a chromehtml: URI value for the document.location pr...
How severe is CVE-2009-2974?
CVE-2009-2974 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-2009-2974?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.