CVE-2018-6151

UnknownEPSS 1.21%

Last modified

CVE-2018-6151 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Bad cast in DevTools in Google Chrome on Win, Linux, Mac, Chrome OS prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted Chrome Extension.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Bad cast in DevTools in Google Chrome on Win, Linux, Mac, Chrome OS prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted Chrome Extension.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.21%

64.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome< 66.0.3359.117
DebianDebian Linux9.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6151?
Bad cast in DevTools in Google Chrome on Win, Linux, Mac, Chrome OS prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted Chrome Extension.
How severe is CVE-2018-6151?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6151 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6151?
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