CVE-2018-6060: Use After Free

Published Mar 7, 2018
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Updated

An use after free flaw was found in the Blink component of the Chromium browser.

Upstream bug(s):

https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=780919

External References:

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

Other sources

Use after free in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 65.0.3325.146 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium-browser
redhat/chromium-browser<65.0.3325.146
65.0.3325.146
Google Chrome<65.0.3325.146
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Nov 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6060?

CVE-2018-6060 has a severity rating that indicates a potential security risk due to a use after free flaw.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6060?

To fix CVE-2018-6060, update to the latest version of the Chromium browser or Google Chrome, specifically version 65.0.3325.146 or newer.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6060?

CVE-2018-6060 affects versions of Chromium browser up to and including 65.0.3325.146.

4

What component is impacted by CVE-2018-6060?

CVE-2018-6060 impacts the Blink component of the Chromium browser.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-6060?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-6060; the best mitigation is to apply the latest updates.

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