CVE-2018-6087

Name: CVE-2018-6087
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-04T17:29:01.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6087 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A use-after-free in WebAssembly in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 3.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free in WebAssembly in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.45%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 66.0.3359.117
Redhat	Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Linux Workstation	6.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6087?

A use-after-free in WebAssembly in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2018-6087?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6087 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6087?

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Are you affected by CVE-2018-6087?

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Source: NVD / NIST