CVE-2018-20073: Inappropriate implementation in downloadsReported

Published Jun 15, 2017
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Updated

Use of extended attributes in downloads in Google Chrome prior to 72.0.3626.81 allowed a local attacker to read download URLs via the filesystem.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<72.0.3626.81
72.0.3626.81
Google Chrome<72.0.3626.81

Event History

Jun 15, 2017
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20073?

CVE-2018-20073 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20073?

To fix CVE-2018-20073, update Google Chrome to version 72.0.3626.81 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2018-20073 have on users?

CVE-2018-20073 allows local attackers to read download URLs from the filesystem, which can expose sensitive information.

4

Is CVE-2018-20073 exploitable remotely?

No, CVE-2018-20073 is a local vulnerability and requires physical access to exploit.

5

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2018-20073?

CVE-2018-20073 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 72.0.3626.81.

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