CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-10798: Input Validation

First published: Mon May 07 2018(Updated: )

A hang issue was discovered in Brave before 0.14.0 (on, for example, Linux). The vulnerability is caused by mishandling of JavaScript code that triggers the reload of a page continuously with an interval of 1 second.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Brave Browser<0.14.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this hang issue in Brave?

    The vulnerability ID for this hang issue in Brave is CVE-2018-10798.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2018-10798?

    The severity level of CVE-2018-10798 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2018-10798?

    Brave before 0.14.0 on Linux is affected by CVE-2018-10798.

  • What causes CVE-2018-10798 vulnerability?

    CVE-2018-10798 is caused by mishandling of JavaScript code that triggers the reload of a page continuously with an interval of 1 second.

  • Is there a reference for CVE-2018-10798?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-10798 at this reference: [https://hackerone.com/reports/181686](https://hackerone.com/reports/181686)

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