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CVE-2018-6043

UnknownEPSS 1.74%

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CVE-2018-6043 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Insufficient data validation in External Protocol Handler in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary programs on user machine via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient data validation in External Protocol Handler in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary programs on user machine via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.74%

74.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome< 64.0.3282.119
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6043?
Insufficient data validation in External Protocol Handler in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary programs on user machine via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2018-6043?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6043 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6043?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST