CVE-2018-6849
UnknownEPSS 30.14%
Last modified
CVE-2018-6849 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the WebRTC component in DuckDuckGo 4.2.0, after visiting a web site that attempts to gather complete client information (such as https://ip.voidsec.com), the browser can disclose a private IP address in a STUN request.. EPSS estimates a 30.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the WebRTC component in DuckDuckGo 4.2.0, after visiting a web site that attempts to gather complete client information (such as https://ip.voidsec.com), the browser can disclose a private IP address in a STUN request.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Duckduckgo | Duckduckgo | 4.2.0 |
References
- https://datarift.blogspot.com/p/private-ip-leakage-using-webrtc.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9538Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16699270Third Party Advisory
- https://voidsec.com/vpn-leak/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44403/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://datarift.blogspot.com/p/private-ip-leakage-using-webrtc.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/9538Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16699270Third Party Advisory
- https://voidsec.com/vpn-leak/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44403/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6849?
In the WebRTC component in DuckDuckGo 4.2.0, after visiting a web site that attempts to gather complete client information (such as https://ip.voidsec.com), the browser can disclose a private IP address in a STUN request.
How severe is CVE-2018-6849?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6849 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 30.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6849?
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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