CVE-2018-17471: Medium severity google chrome vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2018
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Updated

A security ui occlusion flaw was found in the full screen mode component of the Chromium browser.

Upstream bug(s):

https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=873080

External References:

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

Other sources

Incorrect dialog placement in WebContents in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.67 allowed a remote attacker to obscure the full screen warning via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
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

Event History

Nov 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17471?

CVE-2018-17471 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on user interface security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-17471?

To fix CVE-2018-17471, update your Chromium browser to version 70.0.3538.67 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-17471?

CVE-2018-17471 affects versions of the Chromium browser up to 70.0.3538.67, as well as Google Chrome up to this version.

4

Can CVE-2018-17471 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-17471 can be potentially exploited by attackers to compromise users through manipulated full-screen interactions.

5

What components are impacted by CVE-2018-17471?

CVE-2018-17471 specifically affects the full screen mode component of the Chromium browser.

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