CVE-2018-17475: Medium severity google chrome vulnerability

Published Oct 17, 2018
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Updated

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=852634

External References:

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

Other sources

Incorrect handling of history on iOS 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.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium-browser
redhat/chromium-browser<70.0.3538.67
70.0.3538.67
Google Chrome<70.0.3538.67
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Nov 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17475?

CVE-2018-17475 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to spoof URLs.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-17475?

To fix CVE-2018-17475, update Chromium Browser to version 70.0.3538.67 or later.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17475?

CVE-2018-17475 affects versions of Chromium Browser prior to 70.0.3538.67 and specific versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-17475?

CVE-2018-17475 is a URL spoofing vulnerability found in the Omnibox component of the Chromium browser.

5

Can CVE-2018-17475 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-17475 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to trick users into visiting malicious websites.

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