Remote code execution in Google Chrome



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-6148
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect handling of CSP header

EUVDB-ID: #VU13220

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6148

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to incorrect handling of CSP header. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Note: Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix.

Mitigation

Update to version 67.0.3396.79.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 64.0.3282.168 - 67.0.3396.62

CPE2.3 External links

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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