CVE-2018-6049: UI spoof in Permissions
An ui spoof flaw was found in the Permissions component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=774438
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop24.html
Other sources
Incorrect security UI in permissions prompt in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the origin to which permission is granted via a crafted HTML page.
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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-2018-6043
- CVE-2018-6045
- CVE-2018-6046
- CVE-2018-6047
- CVE-2018-6048
- CVE-2017-15420
- CVE-2018-6050
- CVE-2018-6051
- CVE-2018-6052
- CVE-2018-6053
- CVE-2018-6054
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6049?
CVE-2018-6049 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user permissions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6049?
To fix CVE-2018-6049, update to the latest version of the Chromium browser or Chrome that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6049?
CVE-2018-6049 affects Chromium versions prior to 64.0.3282.119 and certain versions of Google Chrome.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6049?
CVE-2018-6049 is an UI spoofing vulnerability found in the permissions component of the Chromium browser.
Is CVE-2018-6049 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-6049 can be exploited remotely by manipulating the browser's UI to trick users into granting permissions.