CVE-2018-6084: Incorrect use of Distributed Objects in Google Software Updater on MacOS
Insufficiently sanitized distributed objects in Updater in Google Chrome on macOS prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via an executable file.
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Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-6085
- CVE-2018-6086
- CVE-2018-6087
- CVE-2018-6088
- CVE-2018-6089
- CVE-2018-6090
- CVE-2018-6091
- CVE-2018-6092
- CVE-2018-6093
- CVE-2018-6152
- CVE-2018-6094
- CVE-2018-6095
- CVE-2018-6150
- CVE-2018-6096
- CVE-2018-6097
- CVE-2018-6151
- CVE-2018-6098
- CVE-2018-6099
- CVE-2018-6100
- CVE-2018-6101
- CVE-2018-6102
- CVE-2018-6103
- CVE-2018-6104
- CVE-2018-6105
- CVE-2018-6106
- CVE-2018-6107
- CVE-2018-6108
- CVE-2018-6109
- CVE-2018-6110
- CVE-2018-6111
- CVE-2018-6112
- CVE-2018-6113
- CVE-2018-6114
- CVE-2018-6115
- CVE-2018-6116
- CVE-2018-6117
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6084?
CVE-2018-6084 has been rated as high severity due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution by local attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6084?
To fix CVE-2018-6084, upgrade Google Chrome to version 66.0.3359.117 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-6084?
CVE-2018-6084 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 on macOS and some Linux distributions.
Can CVE-2018-6084 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2018-6084 requires local access for an attacker to exploit the vulnerability.
What does insufficiently sanitized distributed objects mean in CVE-2018-6084?
Insufficiently sanitized distributed objects implies that the Updater in Google Chrome failed to properly handle executable files, leading to potential code execution.