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CVE-2018-6152: Local file write in DevTools

First published: Wed Jan 24 2018(Updated: )

A local file write 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=805445">https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=805445</a> External References: <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html">https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html</a>

Credit: Rob Wu cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/chromium-browser<68.0.3440.75
68.0.3440.75
Google Chrome<66.0.3359.106
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
debian/chromium-browser
Google Chrome<68.0.3440.75
68.0.3440.75

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-6152?

    The severity of CVE-2018-6152 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.6.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-6152?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-6152 by convincing a user to install a malicious extension and perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML file.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-6152?

    The affected software versions include Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 and Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Server, and Workstation 6.0.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-6152?

    Yes, the fix for CVE-2018-6152 is available in Google Chrome version 68.0.3440.75.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6152?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-6152 on the Debian Security Tracker, Chromium Issue Tracker, and Google Chrome Releases Blog.

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