CVE-2018-17470: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 17 2018(Updated: )
A heap buffer overflow in GPU in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.67 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
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 (Trace Event) | <70.0.3538.67 | |
| Debian | =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
- 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/877874
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-10
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4330
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=877874
- 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=1640106
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-17470
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17470?
CVE-2018-17470 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for sandbox escape and exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17470?
To fix CVE-2018-17470, update your Google Chrome or Chromium browser to version 70.0.3538.67 or later.
What versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2018-17470?
CVE-2018-17470 affects versions of Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.67.
Can CVE-2018-17470 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2018-17470 can potentially allow a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted HTML page.
Which platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2018-17470?
CVE-2018-17470 impacts multiple platforms including Debian and Red Hat enterprise Linux systems running affected versions of Chrome or Chromium.
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