CVE-2018-18352: Medium severity Google Chrome vulnerability
An inappropriate implementation flaw was found in the Media component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=849942
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Service works could inappropriately gain access to cross origin audio in Media in Google Chrome prior to 71.0.3578.80 allowed a remote attacker to bypass same origin policy for audio content via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
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-2018-18352?
CVE-2018-18352 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user privacy and system integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2018-18352?
To fix CVE-2018-18352, users should update their Chromium browser or Google Chrome to the latest version available.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-18352?
CVE-2018-18352 affects specific versions of Chromium, Google Chrome, and various Red Hat and Debian packages, particularly those earlier than the patched versions.
Can CVE-2018-18352 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-18352 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
What component of Chromium is affected by CVE-2018-18352?
CVE-2018-18352 affects the Media component of the Chromium browser.