CVE-2018-6110: Input Validation

Published Oct 24, 2017
·
Updated

Parsing documents as HTML in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to cause Chrome to execute scripts via a local non-HTML page.

Other sources

The following flaw was identified in the Chromium browser: Incorrect handling of plaintext files via file:// .

Upstream bug(s):

https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=777737

External References:

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

Red Hat

Credit

Wenxiang Qian (aka blastxiang)

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium-browser
redhat/chromium-browser<66.0.3359.117
66.0.3359.117
Google Chrome<66.0.3359.117
66.0.3359.117
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

Remediation

Event History

Oct 24, 2017
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6110?

CVE-2018-6110 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-6110?

To fix CVE-2018-6110, update Google Chrome or Chromium to version 66.0.3359.117 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2018-6110 have on users?

CVE-2018-6110 allows a remote attacker to execute scripts through improperly handled plaintext files.

4

Is CVE-2018-6110 present in earlier versions of Chromium?

Yes, CVE-2018-6110 affects versions of Chromium prior to 66.0.3359.117.

5

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2018-6110?

CVE-2018-6110 affects Google Chrome and Chromium on various operating systems, including Debian and Red Hat.

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