CVE-2008-6995
CVE-2008-6995 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Google Chrome
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer underflow in net/base/escape.cc in chrome.dll in Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a URI with an invalid handler followed by a "%" (percent) character, which triggers a buffer over-read, as demonstrated using an "about:%" URI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-6995?
- Integer underflow in net/base/escape.cc in chrome.dll in Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a URI with an invalid handler followed by a "%" (percent) character, which triggers a buffer over-read, as demonstrated using an "about:%" URI.
- How severe is CVE-2008-6995?
- CVE-2008-6995 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-6995 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-6995?
- CVE-2008-6995 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-6995?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-6995 published?
- CVE-2008-6995 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-09/0028.html
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=122
- http://evilfingers.com/advisory/google_chrome_poc.php
- http://osvdb.org/47908
- http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome/branches/chrome_official_branch/src/net/base/escape.cc?r1=1757&r2=1760&pathrev=1760
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30983
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44899
- https://www.evilfingers.com/advisory/Google_Chrome_Browser_0.2.149.27_in_chrome_dll.php
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6353
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:0.2.149.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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