#VU10166 Remote code execution - CVE-2018-1000006

 

#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
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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.

Remediation

The vulnerability is addressed in the following versions: 1.8.2-beta.4, 1.7.11, and 1.6.16.

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