# CVE-2008-6997: Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via an IMG tag with a long src a

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2009-08-18 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via an IMG tag with a long src attribute, which triggers the crash when the victim performs an "Inspect Element" action.

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## References

- http://osvdb.org/48260
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6386
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44941
- http://badzmanaois.blogspot.com/2008/09/google-chrome-inspect-element-denial-of.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31038

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