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CVE-2018-6111: free in DevTools

First published: Thu Nov 02 2017(Updated: )

A heap-use-after-free flaw was found in the DevTools component of the Chromium browser. Upstream bug(s): <a href="https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=780694">https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=780694</a> External References: <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html">https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html</a>

Credit: Khalil Zhani 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<66.0.3359.117
66.0.3359.117
Google Chrome<66.0.3359.117
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux server=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-6111?

    CVE-2018-6111 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation leading to arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-6111?

    To fix CVE-2018-6111, update the Chromium browser to version 66.0.3359.117 or later.

  • Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2018-6111?

    CVE-2018-6111 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 66.0.3359.117.

  • What type of flaw is CVE-2018-6111?

    CVE-2018-6111 is a heap-use-after-free flaw found in the DevTools component of the Chromium browser.

  • Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2018-6111?

    CVE-2018-6111 affects various operating systems, including Debian and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, when using vulnerable versions of Chromium.

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