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CVE-2018-6096: Input Validation

First published: Thu Oct 19 2017(Updated: )

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.

Credit: WenXu Wu Tencent's Xuanwu Lab cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/chromium-browser<66.0.3359.117
66.0.3359.117
debian/chromium-browser
Google Chrome<66.0.3359.117
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Google Chrome<66.0.3359.117
66.0.3359.117

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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).

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