CVE-2018-6110: Input Validation
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
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Affected Software
Remediation
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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-2018-6111
- 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-2018-6110?
CVE-2018-6110 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
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.
What impact does CVE-2018-6110 have on users?
CVE-2018-6110 allows a remote attacker to execute scripts through improperly handled plaintext files.
Is CVE-2018-6110 present in earlier versions of Chromium?
Yes, CVE-2018-6110 affects versions of Chromium prior to 66.0.3359.117.
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.