CVE-2008-6997: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-6997: Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash)...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Google Chrome browser crash issue. In Chrome 0.2.149.27, a crafted image reference could crash the browser when a user chose Inspect Element. The described impact is denial of service, not data theft or system compromise. Exposure is most likely limited to environments still running or testing Google Chrome 0.2.149.27. The structured affected-product data is incomplete, so validation should start from browser inventory rather than assumptions about broader Chrome versions. Treat this as low priority unless legacy Chrome builds exist in production, labs, kiosks, or forensic environments. It is disruptive but narrowly scoped and user-assisted based on the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 or equivalent legacy builds.; Upgrade affected browsers according to Google or Chrome vendor guidance.; Avoid using affected legacy browsers for untrusted web content..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 18, 2009, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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6386CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
google-chrome-inspectelement-dos(44941)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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