Google Chrome up to 72.0.3626.121 PDF File out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Chrome. The affected element is an unknown function of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-20072. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component PDF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Insufficient data validation in PDF in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: Low)

The advisory is shared for download at issues.chromium.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-20072 since 12/11/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/24/2024).

Upgrading to version 73.0.3683.75 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 73.0.3683.75

Timelineinfo

12/11/2018 🔍
09/24/2024 +2113 days 🔍
09/24/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/09/2025 +166 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 400935
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-20072 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20072
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-278328

Entryinfo

Created: 09/24/2024 07:53
Updated: 03/09/2025 16:53
Changes: 09/24/2024 07:53 (58), 03/09/2025 16:53 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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