SB2018032108 - Remote code execution in Electron
Published: March 21, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018032108
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000136)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of values vulnerability in Webviews. A remote attacker can use an app which allows execution of 3rd party code and disallows node integration to execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.