CVE-2018-17462: Use After Free
First published: Tue Oct 16 2018(Updated: )
A sandbox escape flaw was found in the AppCache component of the Chromium browser. Upstream bug(s): <a href="https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=888926">https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=888926</a> External References: <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html">https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html</a>
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <70.0.3538.67 | 70.0.3538.67 | |
| redhat/chromium-browser | <70.0.3538.67 | 70.0.3538.67 |
| Google Chrome | <70.0.3538.67 | |
| Redhat Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| debian/chromium-browser |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105666
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3004
- https://crbug.com/888926
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-10
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4330
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=888926
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1640122
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1640121
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1640098
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-17462
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17462?
The severity of CVE-2018-17462 is critical, with a severity score of 9.6.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17462?
Google Chrome versions prior to 70.0.3538.67 and Redhat Linux Desktop, Server, and Workstation versions 6.0 are affected by CVE-2018-17462.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2018-17462?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2018-17462 by using a crafted HTML page to perform a sandbox escape in Google Chrome.
What is the remedy for CVE-2018-17462?
The remedy for CVE-2018-17462 is to update Google Chrome to version 70.0.3538.67 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17462?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-17462 at the following references: [LINK_1], [LINK_2], [LINK_3].
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