CVE-2018-17473: 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=882078
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Incorrect handling of confusable characters in Omnibox 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 domain name.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17473?
CVE-2018-17473 refers to a vulnerability in Omnibox in Google Chrome that allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox.
How severe is CVE-2018-17473?
CVE-2018-17473 has a severity rating of medium.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2018-17473?
Google Chrome versions prior to 70.0.3538.67 are affected by CVE-2018-17473.
How can I fix the vulnerability identified in CVE-2018-17473?
The vulnerability in CVE-2018-17473 can be fixed by updating Google Chrome to version 70.0.3538.67 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17473?
More information about CVE-2018-17473 can be found at the following references: 1. [Debian Security Tracker](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-17473) 2. [Chromium Issue Tracker](https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=882078) 3. [Chrome Releases Blog](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html)