CVE-2018-6110 : What You Need to Know

Google Chrome before version 66.0.3359.117 had a vulnerability that allowed a remote attacker to manipulate Chrome into running scripts by parsing non-HTML pages as HTML in the Downloads section.

Understanding CVE-2018-6110

This CVE involves an insufficient policy enforcement issue in Google Chrome.

What is CVE-2018-6110?

Before version 66.0.3359.117, Google Chrome had a vulnerability that enabled a remote attacker to manipulate Chrome into running scripts by parsing non-HTML pages as HTML in the Downloads section.

The Impact of CVE-2018-6110

The vulnerability allowed a remote attacker to execute scripts via a local non-HTML page in Google Chrome.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-6110

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Parsing documents as HTML in Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to cause Chrome to execute scripts via a local non-HTML page.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: < 66.0.3359.117

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by a remote attacker manipulating Chrome into running scripts by parsing non-HTML pages as HTML in the Downloads section.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-6110 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 66.0.3359.117 or higher.
Avoid downloading and opening non-HTML files from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Chrome and other software to the latest versions.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks of downloading files from unknown sources.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all security patches and updates for Google Chrome are promptly applied.