CVE-2018-6135: Medium severity Google Chrome vulnerability
An ui spoofing flaw was found in the Blink component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=823353
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop58.html
Other sources
Lack of clearing the previous site before loading alerts from a new one in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 67.0.3396.62 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 67.0.3396.62 - Upgrade
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Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 67.0.3396.62
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6135?
CVE-2018-6135 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6135?
To fix CVE-2018-6135, update your Chromium browser to version 67.0.3396.62 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6135?
CVE-2018-6135 affects the Chromium browser and Google Chrome versions prior to 67.0.3396.62.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6135?
CVE-2018-6135 is an UI spoofing vulnerability found in the Blink component of the Chromium browser.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2018-6135?
Yes, while specific exploits for CVE-2018-6135 may not be widely published, the nature of UI spoofing can allow for social engineering attacks.