CVE-2018-18338: Buffer Overflow
A heap buffer overflow flaw was found in the Canvas component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=890576
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Incorrect, thread-unsafe use of SkImage in Canvas in Google Chrome prior to 71.0.3578.80 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18338?
CVE-2018-18338 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How does CVE-2018-18338 affect Google Chrome?
CVE-2018-18338 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 71.0.3578.80 by allowing a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-18338?
CVE-2018-18338 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2018-18338 on Google Chrome?
To fix CVE-2018-18338 on Google Chrome, update to version 71.0.3578.80 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-18338?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-18338 on the following references: [1] https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-18338, [2] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106084, [3] https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3803