CVE-2018-6037 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Google Chrome before version 64.0.3282.119 had a vulnerability in its autofill feature that could allow a remote attacker to access autofill information without proper user interaction.

Understanding CVE-2018-6037

This CVE relates to an inappropriate implementation in the autofill feature of Google Chrome.

What is CVE-2018-6037?

An exploitable flaw in the autofill feature of Google Chrome versions before 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to retrieve autofill information without proper user interaction using a specially designed HTML page.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6037

The vulnerability could be exploited by a remote attacker to access autofill data without the required user gestures, potentially compromising sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6037

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Inappropriate implementation in autofill in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to obtain autofill data with insufficient user gestures via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: < 64.0.3282.119

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited remotely by a specially crafted HTML page to retrieve autofill information without the necessary user interaction.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-6037, users and organizations should take the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 64.0.3282.119 or later.
Avoid visiting untrusted websites or clicking on suspicious links.
Regularly monitor security advisories for patches and updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Enable automatic updates for software to ensure timely patching.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the importance of keeping software up to date.

Patching and Updates

Google released a stable channel update for desktop to address this vulnerability.