Out-of-bounds read in Google Chrome
Priority MEDIUM 41CWE-125Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
Missing bounds check in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 69.0.3497.81 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted PDF file.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.01673 76th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Chrome (Google): 69.0.3497.81Red Hat: 1 advisory
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | before 69.0.3497.81 | 69.0.3497.81 | Patch available | CNA |
- Chrome VendorGoogle Affected before 69.0.3497.81 Fixed in 69.0.3497.81 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 69.0.3497.81 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
- cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 69.0.3497.81 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Chrome (Google) Fixed in 69.0.3497.81
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2018:2666 Released 2018-09-10 · Red Hat rating Importantchromium-browser security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-69.0.3497.81-1.el6_10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-69.0.3497.81-1.el6_10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-69.0.3497.81-1.el6_10
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome — RHSA-2018:2666
16 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 6 MEDIUM, 10 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2018-11509 Out-of-bounds read in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 46
- TI-2018-11497 Use after free in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 46
- TI-2018-11494 Improper input validation in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 45
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2666 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2666 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2666 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-16076
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-xw92-3hmf-rcw6
References
More Google Chrome vulnerabilities
- TI-2025-09686 Type confusion in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-07390 Type confusion in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2024-04898 Type confusion in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2024-04600 Type confusion in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2024-04346 Use after free in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2023-05824 Integer overflow in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
Sources
- CVE-2018-16076 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-16076 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-xw92-3hmf-rcw6 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2018-16076 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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