CVE-2018-6141: Buffer Overflow
A heap buffer overflow flaw was found in the Skia component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=796107
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop58.html
Other sources
Insufficient validation of an image filter in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 67.0.3396.62 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform an out of bounds memory read 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-2018-6141?
CVE-2018-6141 has a high severity rating due to the potential impact of a heap buffer overflow in the Skia component of Chromium.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6141?
To fix CVE-2018-6141, update to Chromium version 67.0.3396.62 or later on your system.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-6141?
CVE-2018-6141 affects various versions of Google Chrome and Chromium-browser on Debian and Red Hat systems.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6141?
CVE-2018-6141 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2018-6141 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?
CVE-2018-6141 is primarily a client-side vulnerability affecting web browsers based on the Chromium engine.