CVE-2018-17465: Use After Free
First published: Wed Oct 17 2018(Updated: )
An use after free flaw was found in the V8 component of the Chromium browser. Upstream bug(s): <a href="https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=870226">https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=870226</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 |
|---|---|---|
| debian/chromium-browser | ||
| redhat/chromium-browser | <70.0.3538.67 | 70.0.3538.67 |
| Google Chrome | <70.0.3538.67 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =6.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105666
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3004
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://crbug.com/870226
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-10
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4330
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=870226
- 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=1640101
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-17465
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17465?
CVE-2018-17465 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation leading to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17465?
To remediate CVE-2018-17465, update to the latest version of Chromium or Google Chrome, specifically version 70.0.3538.67 or higher.
What causes CVE-2018-17465?
CVE-2018-17465 is caused by a use after free flaw in the V8 JavaScript engine used in Chromium.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-17465?
CVE-2018-17465 affects several versions of the Chromium browser and Google Chrome up to version 70.0.3538.67.
Is CVE-2018-17465 related to Chrome updates?
Yes, CVE-2018-17465 was addressed in a security update for Google Chrome as part of routine maintenance and vulnerability patches.
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