CVE-2018-6127

Early free of object in use in IndexDB in Google Chrome prior to 67.0.3396.62 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially…

published January 9, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty HTML page could unleash some chaos! An early free of an object in use in IndexedDB in Chrome might let an attacker escape the confines of the browser. 🌐 Think of it like a kid sneaking out of a schoolyard during recess; if they find a hole in the fence, they could wander off and cause trouble without anyone knowing! If an attacker successfully executes this, they might escape the browser’s sandbox and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially impacting the user's system security. While the severity is deemed unknown, the implications of a sandbox escape are always worth watching!

Put simply

Think of it like a kid sneaking out of a schoolyard during recess; if they find a hole in the fence, they could wander off and cause trouble without anyone knowing! This vulnerability arises from an early release of a used object in IndexedDB within Google Chrome, allowing a compromised renderer process to break out of its safe environment via crafted HTML.

What to do

If an attacker successfully executes this, they might escape the browser’s sandbox and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially impacting the user's system security. While the severity is deemed unknown, the implications of a sandbox escape are always worth watching! To mitigate this, users should ensure they're running Chrome version 67.0.3396.62 or later. Regular updates and vigilance around browser security settings can prevent exploitation. Stay up-to-date! 🔄 You've got this! Keep your browser updated and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01790 · 78.2th percentile
Published
2019-01-09T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JAN 19:00Z
    Early free of object in use in IndexDB in Google Chrome prior to 67.0.3396.62 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially…
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