Vulnerability Description
Incorrect refcounting in AppCache in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.67 allowed a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
CVSS Score
9.6
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 70.0.3538.67 | |
| Redhat | Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105666
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3004
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/888926
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-10
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4330
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105666
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3004
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/888926
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-10
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4330
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17462?
CVE-2018-17462 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Incorrect refcounting in AppCache in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.67 allowed a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2018-17462?
CVE-2018-17462 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17462?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Redhat Linux Desktop, Redhat Linux Server, Redhat Linux Workstation, Debian Debian Linux.