Learn about CVE-2018-16085, a critical 'use after free' vulnerability in Google Chrome before version 69.0.3497.81 that could allow remote attackers to trigger heap corruption.
Google Chrome before version 69.0.3497.81 was vulnerable to a 'use after free' exploit in the ResourceCoordinator, potentially allowing remote attackers to trigger heap corruption through a specially crafted HTML page.
Understanding CVE-2018-16085
This CVE entry details a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome that could be exploited by attackers.
What is CVE-2018-16085?
A 'use after free' vulnerability in the ResourceCoordinator of Google Chrome before version 69.0.3497.81 could be abused by remote attackers to cause heap corruption using a malicious HTML page.
The Impact of CVE-2018-16085
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to heap corruption, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-16085
This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 69.0.3497.81 allowed remote attackers to exploit heap corruption by utilizing a specially crafted HTML page.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could be exploited by a remote attacker through a crafted HTML page, triggering heap corruption in the ResourceCoordinator.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from this vulnerability requires immediate action and long-term security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Google released a patch in version 69.0.3497.81 to address this vulnerability. Ensure all systems are updated to the latest version of Chrome to prevent exploitation.