[gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 201806-06 ] Chromium, Google Chrome: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

[gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 201806-06 ] Chromium, Google Chrome: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

[Aaron Bauman]

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 201806-06
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                                           https://security.gentoo.org/
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 Severity: Normal
    Title: Chromium, Google Chrome: User-assisted execution of arbitrary
           code
     Date: June 20, 2018
     Bugs: #658040
       ID: 201806-06

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Synopsis
========

A vulnerablity has been found in Chromium and Chrome that could allow a
remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Background
==========

Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer,
faster, and more stable way for all users to experience the web.

Google Chrome is one fast, simple, and secure browser for all your
devices.

Affected packages
=================

    -------------------------------------------------------------------
     Package              /     Vulnerable     /            Unaffected
    -------------------------------------------------------------------
  1  www-client/chromium       < 67.0.3396.87         >= 67.0.3396.87 
  2  www-client/chrome         < 67.0.3396.87         >= 67.0.3396.87 
    -------------------------------------------------------------------
     2 affected packages

Description
===========

An out of bounds flaw has discovered in Chromium and Chrome's V8
component.

Impact
======

A remote attacker, by enticing a user to visit a specially crafted
website, could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the
process

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All Chromium users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=www-client/chromium-67.0.3396.87"

All Chrome users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-client/chrome-67.0.3396.87"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2018-6149
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6149

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-06

Concerns?
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Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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Copyright 2018 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5

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