CVE-2008-6998
Critical
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in chrome/common/gfx/url_elider.cc in Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 and other versions before 0.2.149.29 might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a link target (href attribute) with a large number of path elements, which triggers the overflow when the status bar is updated after the user hovers over the link.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.3
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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