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Google Chrome < 0.2.149.29 Multiple Vulnerabilities
high Nessus Plugin ID 34197
Synopsis
The remote host contains a web browser that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote host is earlier than 0.2.149.29. Such versions are reportedly affected by several issues :- A buffer overflow involving long filenames that display in the 'Save As...' dialog could lead to arbitrary code execution (Issue #1414).
- A buffer overflow in handling of link targets displayed in the status area when a user hovers over a link could lead to arbitrary code execution (Fix #1797).
- An out-of-bounds memory read when parsing URLs ending in ':%' could cause the application itself to crash (Issue #122).
- The default Downloads directory is set to Desktop, which could lead to malicious cluttering of the desktop with unwanted downloads and even execution of arbitrary programs (Fix #17933).
Solution
Upgrade to Google Chrome 0.2.149.29.See Also
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=122
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 34197
File Name: google_chrome_0_2_149_29.nasl
Version: 1.24
Type: Local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 9/12/2008
Updated: 5/19/2026
Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 7.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2008-6994
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Temporal Score: 8.4
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2008-6994
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome
Required KB Items: SMB/Google_Chrome/Installed
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 9/8/2008
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-6994, CVE-2008-6995, CVE-2008-6997, CVE-2008-6998