CVE-2018-18345: Medium severity Google Chrome vulnerability
An inappropriate implementation flaw was found in the Site Isolation component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=886976
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Incorrect handling of blob URLS in Site Isolation in Google Chrome prior to 71.0.3578.80 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass site isolation protections 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 the severity of CVE-2018-18345?
CVE-2018-18345 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user privacy and security.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18345?
To fix CVE-2018-18345, update the Chromium browser to version 71.0.3578.80 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-18345?
CVE-2018-18345 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 71.0.3578.80 and specific versions of Chromium on Debian and Red Hat systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-18345?
CVE-2018-18345 is an inappropriate implementation flaw in the Site Isolation component of the Chromium browser.
Is CVE-2018-18345 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-18345 could potentially be exploited remotely, compromising user information and browser security.