CVE-2018-10799: Input Validation
First published: Tue May 08 2018(Updated: )
A hang issue was discovered in Brave before 0.14.0 (on, for example, Linux). This vulnerability is caused by the mishandling of a long URL formed by window.location+='?\u202a\uFEFF\u202b'; concatenation in a SCRIPT element.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Brave Browser | <0.14.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10799?
CVE-2018-10799 is a hang issue discovered in Brave before 0.14.0, specifically on Linux systems.
How does CVE-2018-10799 affect Brave?
CVE-2018-10799 allows an attacker to cause a hang issue in Brave before version 0.14.0 on Linux systems.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-10799?
The severity level of CVE-2018-10799 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How can I fix CVE-2018-10799?
To fix CVE-2018-10799, you should update Brave to version 0.14.0 or newer.
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