Vulnerability Description
A lack of host validation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page, if the user is running a remote DevTools debugging server.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Chrome | < 66.0.3359.117 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103917
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1195
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/813540
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-22
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4182
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103917
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1195
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/813540
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-22
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4182
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6101?
CVE-2018-6101 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A lack of host validation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page, if the user is running a remote DevTools debu...
How severe is CVE-2018-6101?
CVE-2018-6101 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6101?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Linux Desktop, Redhat Linux Server, Redhat Linux Workstation, Debian Debian Linux, Google Chrome.