CVE-2018-6143: Medium severity Google Chrome vulnerability
An out of bounds memory access flaw was found in the V8 component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=843022
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop58.html
Other sources
Insufficient validation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 67.0.3396.62 allowed a remote attacker 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-2018-6143?
CVE-2018-6143 is a high-severity vulnerability due to an out of bounds memory access flaw in the V8 component of Chromium.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6143?
To fix CVE-2018-6143, update your Chromium browser to version 67.0.3396.62 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-6143?
CVE-2018-6143 affects the Chromium browser and Google Chrome, particularly versions prior to 67.0.3396.62.
Can CVE-2018-6143 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-6143 can potentially be exploited remotely, leading to memory corruption and application crashes.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-6143?
CVE-2018-6143 affects Debian Linux 9.0 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 systems that use the vulnerable browser versions.