Vulnerability Description
Insufficient target checks on the chrome.debugger API in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 67.0.3396.62 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Chrome Extension.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 67.0.3396.62 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104309
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041014
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1815
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_
- https://crbug.com/805224
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4237
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104309
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041014
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1815
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_
- https://crbug.com/805224
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4237
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6139?
CVE-2018-6139 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Insufficient target checks on the chrome.debugger API in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 67.0.3396.62 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary ...
How severe is CVE-2018-6139?
CVE-2018-6139 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-2018-6139?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.