CVE-2018-18339: Use After Free
An use after free flaw was found in the WebAudio component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=891187
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Incorrect object lifecycle in WebAudio 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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 71.0.3578.80 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1 - Upgrade
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Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 71.0.3578.80
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-18339?
CVE-2018-18339 is a vulnerability in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to version 71.0.3578.80 that could potentially allow a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How does CVE-2018-18339 affect Google Chrome?
CVE-2018-18339 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 71.0.3578.80.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-18339?
CVE-2018-18339 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2018-18339 in Google Chrome?
To fix CVE-2018-18339 in Google Chrome, you need to update to version 71.0.3578.80 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-18339?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-18339 at the following references: [1] https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-18339 [2] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106084 [3] https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3803