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CVE-2018-6065

Google Chromium V8 Integer Overflow

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 60.3%
  1. Published14 Nov 2018
  2. Added to CISA KEV8 Jun 2022
  3. Remediation due22 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an integer overflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Added to KEV: 8 Jun 2022Federal remediation due: 22 Jun 2022

Description

Integer overflow in computing the required allocation size when instantiating a new javascript object in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 65.0.3325.146 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Chrome< 65.0.3325.146
Mi Mi6 Browserall versions
Debian Linux9.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation6.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 65.0.3325.146

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2018-6065 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-6065 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 8 Jun 2022.

How severe is CVE-2018-6065?

CVE-2018-6065 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 60.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-6065?

Affected products include Google Chrome, Mi Mi6 Browser, Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6065?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 65.0.3325.146 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.