CVE-2017-5013: Medium severity Google Chrome vulnerability
Published Feb 17, 2017
·Updated
Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux incorrectly handled new tab page navigations in non-selected tabs, which allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Google Chrome<=55.0.2883.87
Event History
Feb 17, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:45 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5013?
CVE-2017-5013 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5013?
To fix CVE-2017-5013, upgrade Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later.
3
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5013?
CVE-2017-5013 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 56.0.2924.76.
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What could an attacker do with CVE-2017-5013?
An attacker could spoof the contents of the Omnibox by exploiting CVE-2017-5013.
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Is CVE-2017-5013 related to tab navigation in Google Chrome?
Yes, CVE-2017-5013 involves incorrect handling of new tab page navigations in non-selected tabs.