CVE-2018-1000006: OS Command Injection

Published Jan 24, 2018
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Updated

GitHub Electron versions 1.8.2-beta.3 and earlier, 1.7.10 and earlier, 1.6.15 and earlier has a vulnerability in the protocol handler, specifically Electron apps running on Windows 10, 7 or 2008 that register custom protocol handlers can be tricked in arbitrary command execution if the user clicks on a specially crafted URL. This has been fixed in versions 1.8.2-beta.4, 1.7.11, and 1.6.16.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Atom Electron=1.8.2-beta1
Atom Electron=1.8.2-beta2
Atom Electron=1.8.2-beta3
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Atom Electron<=1.7.10
Atom Electron<=1.6.15

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/electron/electron/releases/tag/v1.8.2-beta.4

Event History

Jan 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000006?

CVE-2018-1000006 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000006?

To fix CVE-2018-1000006, upgrade to Electron version 1.8.2-beta.4 or later.

3

Which versions of Electron are affected by CVE-2018-1000006?

CVE-2018-1000006 affects Electron versions 1.8.2-beta.3 and earlier, 1.7.10 and earlier, and 1.6.15 and earlier.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2018-1000006?

CVE-2018-1000006 primarily impacts Electron applications running on Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1000006?

CVE-2018-1000006 is a protocol handler vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary command execution when exploited.

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