CVE-2018-16081
First published: Wed Sep 05 2018(Updated: )
Allowing the chrome.debugger API to run on file:// URLs in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 69.0.3497.81 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to access files on the local file system without file access permission via a crafted Chrome Extension.
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 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105215
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2666
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://crbug.com/666299
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-10
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=666299
- 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://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1625484
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16081?
CVE-2018-16081 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file system access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16081?
To fix CVE-2018-16081, update your Google Chrome or Chromium Browser to version 69.0.3497.81 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-16081?
CVE-2018-16081 affects users of Google Chrome versions prior to 69.0.3497.81 and Chromium Browser versions below that threshold.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-16081 enable?
CVE-2018-16081 enables an attacker to access local files by convincing a user to install a malicious Chrome extension.
Is there any potential risk with CVE-2018-16081?
Yes, the risk with CVE-2018-16081 includes potential data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive files on a user's local system.
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