CVE-2016-5163
First published: Sun Sep 11 2016(Updated: )
The bidirectional-text implementation in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux does not ensure left-to-right (LTR) rendering of URLs, which allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via crafted right-to-left (RTL) Unicode text, related to omnibox/SuggestionView.java and omnibox/UrlBar.java in Chrome for Android.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <=52.0.2743.116 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-09/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-09/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-09/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00073.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1854.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3660
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92717
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036729
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1988553002
- https://crbug.com/495933
- https://crbug.com/609680
- https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_31.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-09
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5163?
The severity of CVE-2016-5163 is classified as high due to its potential to allow phishing attacks through address bar spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5163?
To mitigate CVE-2016-5163, users should update Google Chrome to version 53.0.2785.89 or later on Windows and OS X, or 53.0.2785.92 or later on Linux.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-5163?
CVE-2016-5163 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X, and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux.
What does CVE-2016-5163 exploit?
CVE-2016-5163 exploits a vulnerability in the bidirectional-text implementation that fails to properly render URLs from right-to-left Unicode text.
Can CVE-2016-5163 be exploited by remote attackers?
Yes, CVE-2016-5163 can be exploited by remote attackers to spoof the address bar, misleading users into believing they are visiting legitimate websites.
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