CVE-2018-6072: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Mar 07 2018(Updated: )
An integer overflow flaw was found in the PDFium component of the Chromium browser. Upstream bug(s): <a href="https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=791048">https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=791048</a> External References: <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html">https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html</a>
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/chromium-browser | <65.0.3325.146 | 65.0.3325.146 |
| Google Chrome | <65.0.3325.146 | |
| Redhat Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| debian/chromium-browser |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103297
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0484
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://crbug.com/791048
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4182
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=791048
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1552502
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1552504
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1552489
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-6072
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6072?
CVE-2018-6072 is a vulnerability in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to version 65.0.3325.146 that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6072?
The severity of CVE-2018-6072 is high with a score of 8.8.
How can CVE-2018-6072 be exploited?
CVE-2018-6072 can be exploited by a remote attacker through a crafted PDF file.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-6072?
Google Chrome versions prior to 65.0.3325.146 and Debian, Redhat Linux Desktop, Redhat Linux Server, and Redhat Linux Workstation 6.0 are affected by CVE-2018-6072.
Are there any remedies available for CVE-2018-6072?
There are no specific remedies available for CVE-2018-6072, but updating to Google Chrome version 65.0.3325.146 will mitigate the vulnerability.
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