CVE-2018-6179: Local file information leak in Extensions
First published: Mon Feb 26 2018(Updated: )
A local file information leak flaw was found in the Extensions component of the Chromium browser. Upstream bug(s): <a href="https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=816685">https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=816685</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: Anonymous cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/chromium-browser | ||
| redhat/chromium-browser | <68.0.3440.75 | 68.0.3440.75 |
| Google Chrome | <68.0.3440.75 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Google Chrome | <68.0.3440.75 | 68.0.3440.75 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104887
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2282
- https://crbug.com/816685
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201808-01
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4256
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=816685
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1608211
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1608210
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1608203
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-6179
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2018-6153
- CVE-2018-6154
- CVE-2018-6155
- CVE-2018-6156
- CVE-2018-6157
- CVE-2018-6158
- CVE-2018-6159
- CVE-2018-6160
- CVE-2018-6161
- CVE-2018-6162
- CVE-2018-6163
- CVE-2018-6164
- CVE-2018-6165
- CVE-2018-6166
- CVE-2018-6167
- CVE-2018-6168
- CVE-2018-6169
- CVE-2018-6170
- CVE-2018-6171
- CVE-2018-6172
- CVE-2018-6173
- CVE-2018-6174
- CVE-2018-6175
- CVE-2018-6176
- CVE-2018-6177
- CVE-2018-6178
- CVE-2018-6044
- CVE-2018-4117
- CVE-2018-17460
- CVE-2018-17461
- CVE-2018-6150
- CVE-2018-6151
- CVE-2018-6152
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6179?
CVE-2018-6179 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to access files on the local file system via a crafted Chrome Extension.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-6179?
The affected software includes Google Chrome prior to version 68.0.3440.75, Debian Linux 9.0, and Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop/Server/Workstation 6.0.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-6179?
CVE-2018-6179 has a severity level of 6.5 (medium).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6179?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-6179 at the following references: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104887, https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2282, https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
How can I fix CVE-2018-6179?
To fix CVE-2018-6179, update your Google Chrome to version 68.0.3440.75 or later.
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