CVE-2008-6996
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.0
Exploit probability—
Product
Google Chrome
PublishedAug 19, 2009
First seenAug 19, 2009
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| google chrome | 0.2.149.27 | — |
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