CVE-2017-18256: Medium severity brave browser vulnerability
Published Apr 4, 2018
·Updated
Brave Browser before 0.13.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a long alert() argument in JavaScript code, because window dialogs are mishandled.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Brave Brave Browser<0.13.0
Event History
Apr 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-18256.
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What is the severity level of CVE-2017-18256?
CVE-2017-18256 has a severity level of medium.
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How does CVE-2017-18256 affect Brave Browser?
CVE-2017-18256 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) in Brave Browser by exploiting a mishandling of long alert() arguments in JavaScript code.
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What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-18256?
Brave Browser versions before 0.13.0 are affected by CVE-2017-18256.
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How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2017-18256?
To fix the vulnerability CVE-2017-18256, update your Brave Browser to version 0.13.0 or later.