#VU13220 Incorrect handling of CSP header in Google Chrome - CVE-2018-6148

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13220

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6148

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to incorrect handling of CSP header. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Note: Access to bug details and links may be kept restricted until a majority of users are updated with a fix.

Mitigation
Update to version 67.0.3396.79.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 64.0.3282.168 - 67.0.3396.62

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

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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.