CVE-2018-17480: Google Chromium V8 Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Published Dec 4, 2018
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Updated

An out of bounds write flaw was found in the V8 component of the Chromium browser.

Upstream bug(s):

https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=905940

External References:

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

Other sources

Execution of user supplied Javascript during array deserialization leading to an out of bounds write in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 71.0.3578.80 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains out-of-bounds write vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

CISA

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium
90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1
redhat/chromium-browser<71.0.3578.80
71.0.3578.80
Google Chrome<71.0.3578.80
71.0.3578.80
Google Chromium V8
Google Chrome<71.0.3578.80
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/chromium-browser to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 71.0.3578.80
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome (Trace Event) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 71.0.3578.80
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1

Event History

Dec 4, 2018
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 8, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-17480?

CVE-2018-17480 is a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page in Google Chrome prior to version 71.0.3578.80.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-17480?

Google Chromium V8 Engine and Google Chrome versions prior to 71.0.3578.80 are affected by CVE-2018-17480.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17480?

CVE-2018-17480 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-17480?

To fix CVE-2018-17480, update Google Chrome or Google Chromium to version 71.0.3578.80 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17480?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-17480 on the following references: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-17480, http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106084, and https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3803.

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