CVE-2018-6106: Incorrect handling of promises in V8
An asynchronous generator may return an incorrect state in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowing a remote attacker to potentially exploit object corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Other sources
An incorrect handling of promises flaw was found in the V8 component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=805729
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-2018-6096
- 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-2018-6107
- 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 the severity of CVE-2018-6106?
The severity of CVE-2018-6106 is classified as high due to its potential for object corruption and exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6106?
To fix CVE-2018-6106, update Google Chrome to version 66.0.3359.117 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2018-6106?
Versions of Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 are affected by CVE-2018-6106.
Can CVE-2018-6106 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-6106 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers via crafted HTML pages.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-6106?
CVE-2018-6106 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 66.0.3359.117 and specific versions of Chromium on Debian and Red Hat.