Arch Linux update for chromium
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-6149 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-787 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Arch Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Arch Linux |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU13324
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6149
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds write in V8. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise
Update the affected package chromium to version 67.0.3396.87-1.
Vulnerable software versionsArch Linux: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-201806-9
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
