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CVE-2018-6110: Input Validation

First published: Tue 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.

Credit: Wenxiang Qian (aka blastxiang) cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/chromium-browser
redhat/chromium-browser<66.0.3359.117
66.0.3359.117
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<66.0.3359.117
66.0.3359.117
Google Chrome<66.0.3359.117
Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Linux=9.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0

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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.

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