CVE-2018-20065: Input Validation

Published Jan 9, 2019
·
Updated

Handling of URI action in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 71.0.3578.80 allowed a remote attacker to initiate potentially unsafe navigations without a user gesture via a crafted PDF file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Chrome<71.0.3578.80

Event History

Jan 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20065?

CVE-2018-20065 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20065?

To fix CVE-2018-20065, upgrade Google Chrome to version 71.0.3578.80 or later.

3

What does CVE-2018-20065 exploit?

CVE-2018-20065 exploits the handling of URI actions in PDFium within Google Chrome.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2018-20065?

The impact of CVE-2018-20065 is that it allows remote attackers to initiate unsafe navigations without user interaction.

5

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2018-20065?

Google Chrome versions prior to 71.0.3578.80 are affected by CVE-2018-20065.

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