ID:1698 - Exploit for Remote code execution - CVE-2018-1000006
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU10166
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000006
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to unspecified error in Electron apps that use custom protocol handlers. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to unspecified error in Electron apps that use custom protocol handlers. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
The vulnerability is addressed in the following versions: 1.8.2-beta.4, 1.7.11, and 1.6.16.