CVE-2018-6043: Input Validation
Insufficient data validation in External Protocol Handler in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary programs on user machine via a crafted HTML page.
Other sources
The following flaw was identified in the Chromium browser: insufficient escaping with external url handlers.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=785809
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop24.html
— Red Hat
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Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-6031
- CVE-2018-6032
- CVE-2018-6033
- CVE-2018-6034
- CVE-2018-6035
- CVE-2018-6036
- CVE-2018-6037
- CVE-2018-6038
- CVE-2018-6039
- CVE-2018-6040
- CVE-2018-6041
- CVE-2018-6042
- CVE-2018-6045
- CVE-2018-6046
- CVE-2018-6047
- CVE-2018-6048
- CVE-2017-15420
- CVE-2018-6049
- CVE-2018-6050
- CVE-2018-6051
- CVE-2018-6052
- CVE-2018-6053
- CVE-2018-6054
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6043?
CVE-2018-6043 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential arbitrary code execution on user machines.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6043?
To fix CVE-2018-6043, update Google Chrome to version 64.0.3282.119 or later.
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2018-6043?
CVE-2018-6043 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 64.0.3282.119.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-6043?
CVE-2018-6043 can be exploited through crafted HTML pages that allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs.
Is CVE-2018-6043 present in Chromium browsers?
Yes, CVE-2018-6043 affects Chromium browsers prior to version 64.0.3282.119.