CVE-2018-6096: Input Validation
A JavaScript focused window could overlap the fullscreen notification in Fullscreen in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to obscure the full screen warning via a crafted HTML page.
Other sources
The following flaw was identified in the Chromium browser: Fullscreen UI spoof.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=776418
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
— Red Hat
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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-2018-6097
- 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
- CVE-2018-6084
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6096?
CVE-2018-6096 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows a remote attacker to obscure the full-screen warning in a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2018-6096?
CVE-2018-6096 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2018-6096?
Google Chrome versions up to but excluding 66.0.3359.117 are affected by CVE-2018-6096.
How can I fix CVE-2018-6096?
The recommended fix for CVE-2018-6096 is to update Google Chrome to version 66.0.3359.117.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6096?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-6096 at the following references: [link1](https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=776418), [link2](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html), [link3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1568801).