CVE-2018-6112: Incorrect URL handling in DevTools

Published Dec 29, 2017
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Updated

An incorrect url handling flaw was found in the DevTools component of the Chromium browser.

Upstream bug(s):

https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=798096

External References:

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

Other sources

Making URLs clickable and allowing them to be styled in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Rob Wu

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

Dec 29, 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-2018-6112?

CVE-2018-6112 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the Chromium browser's DevTools component.

2

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6112?

CVE-2018-6112 affects versions of Chromium browser prior to 66.0.3359.117.

3

How do I fix CVE-2018-6112?

To fix CVE-2018-6112, update the Chromium browser to version 66.0.3359.117 or later.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6112?

CVE-2018-6112 is an incorrect URL handling vulnerability found in the DevTools component of the Chromium browser.

5

Is CVE-2018-6112 specific to any operating systems?

CVE-2018-6112 can affect multiple operating systems, including various versions of Debian and Red Hat.

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