CVE-2018-6152: Local file write in DevTools
A local file write flaw was found in the DevTools component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=805445
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
The implementation of the Page.downloadBehavior backend unconditionally marked downloaded files as safe, regardless of file type in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page and user interaction.
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Affected Software
Event History
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-2018-6179
- CVE-2018-6044
- CVE-2018-4117
- CVE-2018-17460
- CVE-2018-17461
- CVE-2018-6150
- CVE-2018-6151
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.