Browsing The Google Chrome HTTP Response Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

It is big, it is terrifying and it is also dangerous. No I am not talking about an earthquake, world explosion or alien abduction; instead I am talking about a computer security vulnerability. Once again, I am here to share the latest news with regards to computer security vulnerabilities. This time I will be talking about a vulnerability that relates to none other than Google Chrome.

This vulnerability is called the HTTP response buffer overflow vulnerability. This vulnerability was reported by the Google Chrome Security Team and runs the risk of being exploited by malicious characters in order to directly compromise the systems of chosen users.

This Google Chrome vulnerability takes place due to an error when handling unspecified HTTP responses. These particular HTTP responses may be exploited and if this happens, it will result in a buffer overflow taking place. The vulnerability can be exploited with the use of a tampered with HTTP response which is received from the HTTP server.

One of the files of Google Chrome include chrome.exe. If the vulnerability is effectively exploited it will allow for the execution of arbitrary code to take place. Another impact of this vulnerability is unauthorized system access.

This vulnerability affects Google Chrome versions prior to 2.0.172.33. The solution for this dangerous HTTP response buffer overflow vulnerability, is to apply the relevant patches immediately. Google Chrome users should be aware of the fact that this vulnerability has been rated highly critical. It is therefore in everybody's best interest to take the necessary precautions in order to safe guard their browsers and their computers.