CVE-2018-6115

Description

A flaw was found in the downloads component of Chromium. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to visit a specially crafted web page that initiates a file download, bypassing Windows Defender SmartScreen protections. Consequently, potentially malicious files may evade security verification and warnings typically presented to the user.

Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details

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CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).

The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.

CVSS v3 Score Breakdown

Red HatNVDcve.org
Base Score4.36.5N/A
Attack VectorNetworkNetworkN/A
Attack ComplexityLowLowN/A
Privileges RequiredNoneNoneN/A
User InteractionRequiredRequiredN/A
ScopeUnchangedUnchangedN/A
ConfidentialityNoneNoneN/A
Integrity ImpactNoneHighN/A
Availability ImpactLowNoneN/A

Vector

Red Hat: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

NVD: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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