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Debian, Google, Redhat · Debian Linux, Chrome, Chromium V8 +3 more

CVE-2018-17463

Google Chromium V8 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Recommended action

Validate affected assets and exposure now, then remediate on an accelerated schedule. Debian Security advisory Dsa 4330

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CVSS8.8
EPSS84.6%
KEVYes
ExploitationConfirmed exploitation
RemediationFixed release identified ↓

Assessment

Why it matters

CISA lists this vulnerability as known to be exploited; exploitation is confirmed; EPSS is 84.6%; technical severity is CVSS 8.8.

Incorrect side effect annotation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.64 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Who should care

  • Teams operating Debian Linux, Chrome, Chromium V8 +3 more
  • Vulnerability and exposure management teams
  • Security operations teams monitoring exploitation activity

Response plan

What I would do

  1. Confirm whether Debian Linux, Chrome, Chromium V8 +3 more is present in the environment.
  2. Identify affected versions and establish whether vulnerable services are exposed or reachable.
  3. Debian Security advisory Dsa 4330
  4. Review relevant security telemetry for evidence of attempted or successful exploitation.
  5. Document the remediation decision and track it to verified completion.

Treatment intelligence

Remediation intelligence

Not yet verified

Vendor sources are listed before government and third-party guidance. Confirm product applicability and change prerequisites before deployment.

Verification noteAutomated link verification has not completed for this guidance yet.

Technical details

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
Not classified
Affected versions
Debian Debian Linux (Version 9.0); Google Chrome (End Excluding 70.0.3538.67); Google Chromium V8; Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop (Version 6.0); Redhat Enterprise Linux Server (Version 6.0); Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation (Version 6.0)
Fixed versions
Google Chrome (Fixed from 70.0.3538.67)
Published
14 November 2018
Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
Required

Signal timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV
  3. Latest EPSS score: 84.6%
  4. Signal calculated at 82

External references

Live public intelligence This assessment combines public-source evidence. Validate the affected product, version and exposure against your own environment before making a risk decision.