Vulnerability Description
Handling of URI action in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 71.0.3578.80 allowed a remote attacker to initiate potentially unsafe navigations without a user gesture via a crafted PDF file.
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 | < 71.0.3578.80 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/851821
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/851821
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20065?
CVE-2018-20065 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Handling of URI action in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 71.0.3578.80 allowed a remote attacker to initiate potentially unsafe navigations without a user gesture via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2018-20065?
CVE-2018-20065 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-2018-20065?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.