CVE-2008-5749

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

• Google Chrome - 'ChromeHTML://' Remote Parameter Injection2008-12-23 · remote · windows · Verified

Impact

Argument injection vulnerability in Google Chrome 1.0.154.36 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the --renderer-path option in a chromehtml: URI. NOTE: a third party disputes this issue, stating that Chrome "will ask for user permission" and "cannot launch the applet even [if] you have given out the permission.

Affected products

Weakness classification

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_chrome.html
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4821
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499570/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499581/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499616/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32997
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7566
• http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_chrome.html
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4821
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499570/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499581/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499616/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32997
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7566