CVE-2009-2556

Name: CVE-2009-2556
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-21T16:30:00.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google Chrome before 2.0.172.37 allows attackers to leverage renderer access to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger excessive memory allocation.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google Chrome before 2.0.172.37 allows attackers to leverage renderer access to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger excessive memory allocation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 2.0.172.33
Google	Chrome	0.2.149.29
Google	Chrome	0.2.149.30
Google	Chrome	0.2.152.1
Google	Chrome	0.2.153.1
Google	Chrome	0.3.154.0
Google	Chrome	0.3.154.3
Google	Chrome	0.4.154.18
Google	Chrome	0.4.154.22
Google	Chrome	0.4.154.31
Google	Chrome	0.4.154.33
Google	Chrome	1.0.154.36
Google	Chrome	1.0.154.39
Google	Chrome	1.0.154.42
Google	Chrome	1.0.154.43
Google	Chrome	1.0.154.46
Google	Chrome	1.0.154.48
Google	Chrome	1.0.154.52
Google	Chrome	1.0.154.53
Google	Chrome	1.0.154.59
Google	Chrome	2.0.156.1
Google	Chrome	2.0.157.0
Google	Chrome	2.0.157.2
Google	Chrome	2.0.158.0
Google	Chrome	2.0.159.0
Google	Chrome	2.0.172
Google	Chrome	2.0.172.30
Google	Chrome	2.0.172.31

References

http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2009/07/stable-beta-update-bug-fixes.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35844Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35723
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1924Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51802
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2009/07/stable-beta-update-bug-fixes.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35844Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35723
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1924Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51802

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2556?

How severe is CVE-2009-2556?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2556 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2556?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-2556?

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Source: NVD / NIST