CVE-2018-6072: Integer Overflow
An integer overflow flaw was found in the PDFium component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=791048
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
An integer overflow leading to use after free in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 65.0.3325.146 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file.
Affected Software
Event History
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.