CVE-2018-16068: Input Validation
First published: Wed Sep 05 2018(Updated: )
Missing validation in Mojo in Google Chrome prior to 69.0.3497.81 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/chromium-browser | <69.0.3497.81 | 69.0.3497.81 |
| Google Chrome | <69.0.3497.81 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=877182
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1625492
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1625491
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2666
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1625470
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105215
- https://crbug.com/877182
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-10
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4289
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16068?
CVE-2018-16068 has a medium severity rating as it allows a potential sandbox escape in Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16068?
To mitigate CVE-2018-16068, upgrade to Google Chrome or Chromium version 69.0.3497.81 or later.
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2018-16068?
CVE-2018-16068 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 69.0.3497.81.
What kind of attack does CVE-2018-16068 enable?
CVE-2018-16068 could potentially allow remote attackers to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Is CVE-2018-16068 applicable to any specific operating systems?
CVE-2018-16068 is applicable to multiple operating systems where affected versions of Google Chrome or Chromium are installed.
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