CVE-2018-6054: Use after free in WebUI
An use after free flaw was found in the WebUI component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=797511
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop24.html
Other sources
Use after free in WebUI in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension.
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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-2018-6049
- CVE-2018-6050
- CVE-2018-6051
- CVE-2018-6052
- CVE-2018-6053
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6054?
CVE-2018-6054 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation through use after free conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6054?
To fix CVE-2018-6054, update your Chromium or Chrome browser to version 64.0.3282.119 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-6054?
CVE-2018-6054 affects multiple versions of Google Chrome and Chromium browser up to version 64.0.3282.119.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-6054?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2018-6054, so updating is the recommended solution.
When was CVE-2018-6054 disclosed?
CVE-2018-6054 was disclosed on January 24, 2018, alongside a stable update for Chrome.