CVE-2018-6179: Local file information leak in Extensions
A local file information leak flaw was found in the Extensions component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=816685
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Insufficient enforcement of file access permission in the activeTab case in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 68.0.3440.75 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to access files on the local file system via a crafted Chrome Extension.
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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.