CVE-2018-6074
Description
A flaw was found in chromium-browser. A remote attacker could bypass security restrictions by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted web page. This issue circumvents the Mark-of-the-Web (MOTW) security mechanism, which tags downloaded files originating from untrusted internet sources. Consequently, downloaded content may be opened or executed without standard operating system security warnings.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 6.5 | 8.8 | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Network | Network | N/A |
| Attack Complexity | Low | Low | N/A |
| Privileges Required | None | None | N/A |
| User Interaction | Required | Required | N/A |
| Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged | N/A |
| Confidentiality | High | High | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | None | High | N/A |
| Availability Impact | None | High | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
NVD: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Non-Repudiation
Technical Impact: Hide Activities
This makes it easier for attackers to trick users into inflicting damage to their system.
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