What is the severity of CVE-2017-5015?

CVE-2017-5015 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to perform domain spoofing.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5015?

To fix CVE-2017-5015, update Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-5015?

CVE-2017-5015 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 56.0.2924.76 on Linux, Windows, Mac, and prior to 56.0.2924.87 on Android.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2017-5015?

CVE-2017-5015 is associated with a domain spoofing attack using IDN homographs.

Can CVE-2017-5015 lead to phishing attacks?

Yes, CVE-2017-5015 can potentially enable phishing attacks through deceptive domain names.

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CVE-2017-5015

medium

6.5

17/2/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-5015

First published: Fri Feb 17 2017(Updated: )

Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android, incorrectly handled Unicode glyphs, which allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via IDN homographs in a crafted domain name.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome	<=55.0.2883.87

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5015?
CVE-2017-5015 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to perform domain spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5015?
To fix CVE-2017-5015, update Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-5015?
CVE-2017-5015 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 56.0.2924.76 on Linux, Windows, Mac, and prior to 56.0.2924.87 on Android.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2017-5015?
CVE-2017-5015 is associated with a domain spoofing attack using IDN homographs.
Can CVE-2017-5015 lead to phishing attacks?
Yes, CVE-2017-5015 can potentially enable phishing attacks through deceptive domain names.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5015?
CVE-2017-5015 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to perform domain spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5015?
To fix CVE-2017-5015, update Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-5015?
CVE-2017-5015 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 56.0.2924.76 on Linux, Windows, Mac, and prior to 56.0.2924.87 on Android.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2017-5015?
CVE-2017-5015 is associated with a domain spoofing attack using IDN homographs.
Can CVE-2017-5015 lead to phishing attacks?
Yes, CVE-2017-5015 can potentially enable phishing attacks through deceptive domain names.