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16 Characters are enough to crash Google Chrome

Deepanker Verma September 20, 2015 Security, Software

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A new bug in Google Chrome force it to crash just by typing 16 characters in Address bar. Initially, a blogger Andris Atteka managed to find a 26 character link to crash Google Chrome. But folks at Venture Beat managed to remove 10 characters and managed to crash Google Chrome just by using 16 characters URL.

If you want to try this, open Google Chrome in Windows or Mac and paste this: http://a/%%30%30 in address bar. Paste and press enter. Google Chrome will crash immediately. Before trying this, make sure to check if you have not any important tab open. This bug has no effect on Chrome for Android or iOS.

Google confirmed that the bug exists and explained that the bug was a result of a DOS vulnerability. Google representative also confirmed that it is not a security bug so we do not need to worry about that. But it will surely give users a chance to play prank with friends.

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About the Author: Deepanker Verma

Deepanker Verma is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechloMedia. He holds Engineering degree in Computer Science and has over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. Deepanker bridges the gap between complex engineering and consumer electronics. He is also a a known Security Researcher acknowledged by global giants including Apple, Microsoft, and eBay. He uses his technical background to rigorously test gadgets, focusing on performance, security, and long-term value.