CVE-2008-5749
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CVE-2008-5749 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 1.0.154.36 |
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