CVE-2018-6073: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Mar 07 2018(Updated: )
A heap buffer overflow in WebGL in Google Chrome prior to 65.0.3325.146 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/chromium-browser | <65.0.3325.146 | 65.0.3325.146 |
| debian/chromium-browser | ||
| 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 |
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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/804118
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4182
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=804118
- 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=1552490
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-6073
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-6073.
What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?
Google Chrome prior to version 65.0.3325.146, Redhat Linux Desktop 6.0, Redhat Linux Server 6.0, Redhat Linux Workstation 6.0, and Debian Linux 9.0 are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6073?
The severity of CVE-2018-6073 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can a remote attacker exploit this vulnerability?
A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers a heap buffer overflow in WebGL.
Is there a fix for this vulnerability?
Yes, the fix for this vulnerability is to update Google Chrome to version 65.0.3325.146 or later.
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