Improper Input Validation Affecting chromium-browser package, versions <0:67.0.3396.62-2.el6_9


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.11% (85th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-CHROMIUMBROWSER-2150178
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed29 May 2018

Introduced: 29 May 2018

CVE-2018-6140  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 chromium-browser to version 0:67.0.3396.62-2.el6_9 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream chromium-browser package and not the chromium-browser package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

Allowing the chrome.debugger API to attach to Web UI pages 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.