CVE-2018-17467: Medium severity google chrome vulnerability
An url spoof flaw was found in the Omnibox component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=844881
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Insufficiently quick clearing of stale rendered content in Navigation in Google Chrome prior to 70.0.3538.67 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17467?
CVE-2018-17467 has a medium severity level according to the Common Vulnerability Scoring System.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17467?
To fix CVE-2018-17467, update your Chromium browser to version 70.0.3538.67 or newer.
Which versions of Chromium are affected by CVE-2018-17467?
CVE-2018-17467 affects Chromium versions prior to 70.0.3538.67.
Is CVE-2018-17467 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2018-17467 can affect multiple operating systems including Debian and Red Hat variants.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17467 classified as?
CVE-2018-17467 is classified as a URL spoofing vulnerability in the Omnibox component.