Vulnerability Description
Incorrect object lifetime calculations in GPU code in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.110 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 70.0.3538.110 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/11/stable-channel-update-for-chrome-o
- https://crbug.com/905336
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/11/stable-channel-update-for-chrome-o
- https://crbug.com/905336
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17479?
CVE-2018-17479 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Incorrect object lifetime calculations in GPU code in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.110 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2018-17479?
CVE-2018-17479 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17479?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.