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CVE-2008-6994

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SaveAs feature (SaveFileAsWithFilter function) in win_util.cc in Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a we…

Published Aug 19, 2009googleCWE-119EPSS 10.22%

Overview

CVE-2008-6994 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google chrome. It was published on August 19, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SaveAs feature (SaveFileAsWithFilter function) in win_util.cc in Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a web page with a long TITLE element, which triggers the overflow when the user saves the page and a long filename is generated. NOTE: it might be possible to exploit this issue via an HTTP response that includes a long filename in a Content-Disposition header.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update chrome to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refcode.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1414Refosvdb.org/48259Refsecurity.bkis.vn/?p=119Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1020823Refsrc.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome/branches/chrome_official_branch/src/chrome/common/win_util.cc?r1=1757&r2=1766&pathrev=1766Refwww.infoworld.com/d/security-central/critical-vulnerability-patched-in-googles-chrome-599Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496042/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31029Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31031Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44935

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6994?

CVE-2008-6994 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google chrome. It was published on August 19, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-6994?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-6994?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update chrome to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-6994?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-6994 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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