CVE-2018-6045: Infoleak
Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to potentially leak user local file data via a crafted Chrome Extension.
Other sources
The following flaw was identified in the Chromium browser: insufficient isolation of devtools from extensions.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=797497
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop24.html
— Red Hat
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Affected Software
Remediation
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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-2018-6043
- 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-2018-6045?
CVE-2018-6045 has a high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to leak user local file data.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6045?
To fix CVE-2018-6045, upgrade to Google Chrome version 64.0.3282.119 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2018-6045?
CVE-2018-6045 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 64.0.3282.119.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6045?
CVE-2018-6045 is a vulnerability that involves insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools.
Can CVE-2018-6045 be exploited through Chrome Extensions?
Yes, CVE-2018-6045 can be exploited by attackers via a crafted Chrome Extension.