CVE-2018-6139

chromium-browser: Restrictions bypass in the debugger extension API

Published Jan 9, 2019 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
Insufficient target checks on the chrome.debugger API in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 67.0.3396.62 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Chrome Extension.

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4237-1 chromium-browser security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-17902 Insufficient target checks on the chrome.debugger API in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 67.0.3396.62 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Chrome Extension.
History

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 5:54 AM
Reserved
Jan 23, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 9, 2019, 7:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:01 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 29, 2018, 12:00 AM