Vulnerability Description
Incorect derivation of a packet length in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 68.0.3440.75 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted video file.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 68.0.3440.75 | |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/841962
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4165-1/
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/841962
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4165-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6156?
CVE-2018-6156 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Incorect derivation of a packet length in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 68.0.3440.75 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted video file.
How severe is CVE-2018-6156?
CVE-2018-6156 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-2018-6156?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.