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CVE-2018-1000006: Remote Code Execution (Windows)

January 24, 2018 (updated April 1, 2018)

GitHub Electron has a vulnerability in the protocol handler.

References

  • www.securityfocus.com/bid/102796
  • electronjs.org/blog/protocol-handler-fix
  • medium.com/@Wflki/exploiting-electron-rce-in-exodus-wallet-d9e6db13c374
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000006
  • www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43899/

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

Version 1.8.2, all versions after 1.6.15 up to 1.7.10

Fixed versions

  • 0.1.0
  • 1.7.11
  • 1.8.3

Solution

Upgrade to versions 0.1.0, 1.7.11, 1.8.3 or above.

Impact 8.8 HIGH

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Source file

npm/electron/CVE-2018-1000006.yml

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