CVE-2018-6071: Integer Overflow
A heap bufffer overflow flaw was found in the Skia component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=777318
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
An integer overflow in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 65.0.3325.146 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6071?
CVE-2018-6071 is an integer overflow vulnerability in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 65.0.3325.146.
How does CVE-2018-6071 work?
CVE-2018-6071 allows a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6071?
CVE-2018-6071 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is classified as high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-6071?
Google Chrome versions prior to 65.0.3325.146 are affected by CVE-2018-6071.
How can I fix CVE-2018-6071?
To fix CVE-2018-6071, update Google Chrome to version 65.0.3325.146 or newer.