CVE-2018-17461: Buffer overflow in PDFium
First published: Wed Aug 15 2018(Updated: )
An out of bounds read in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 68.0.3440.75 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted PDF file.
Credit: Zhen Zhou NSFOCUS Security Team cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <68.0.3440.75 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Google Chrome | <68.0.3440.75 | 68.0.3440.75 |
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Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
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- CVE-2018-6171
- CVE-2018-6172
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- CVE-2018-6174
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17461?
The severity of CVE-2018-17461 is high with a score of 8.8.
How does CVE-2018-17461 impact Google Chrome?
CVE-2018-17461 allows a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read in Google Chrome prior to version 68.0.3440.75 via a crafted PDF file.
How does CVE-2018-17461 impact Debian Linux 9.0?
CVE-2018-17461 affects Debian Linux 9.0.
How does CVE-2018-17461 impact Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6.0?
CVE-2018-17461 affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6.0.
How can I fix CVE-2018-17461?
To fix CVE-2018-17461, update Google Chrome to version 68.0.3440.75 or higher.
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