#VU10166 Remote code execution - CVE-2018-1000006
Published: January 24, 2018 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU10166
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000006
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
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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.