Vulnerability Description
Insufficient file type enforcement in Extensions API in Google Chrome prior to 68.0.3440.75 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform privilege escalation via a crafted Chrome Extension.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 68.0.3440.75 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/666824
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/666824
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6176?
CVE-2018-6176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Insufficient file type enforcement in Extensions API in Google Chrome prior to 68.0.3440.75 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to perform privilege escalation via a cra...
How severe is CVE-2018-6176?
CVE-2018-6176 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6176?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.