How severe is CVE-2008-6996?

CVE-2008-6996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6996?

CVE-2008-6996 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6996?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-6996 published?

CVE-2008-6996 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6996

CVE-2008-6996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2009-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6996?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-6996?: CVE-2008-6996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6996?: CVE-2008-6996 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6996 published?: CVE-2008-6996 was published on 2009-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:0.2.149.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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