CVE-2018-6033 describes an insufficient data validation vulnerability in the Downloads component of Google Chrome prior to version 64.0.3282.119, affecting Debian, Google, and Red Hat products. This high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code outside the browser's sandbox through a specially crafted Chrome Extension, requiring user interaction. While the vulnerability has a high potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, there is no evidence of active exploitation, no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and minimal community discussion or media coverage beyond its initial disclosure.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 64.0.3282.119CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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