CVE-2018-20067: Medium severity google chrome (trace event) vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2019
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Updated

A renderer initiated back navigation was incorrectly allowed to cancel a browser initiated one in Navigation in Google Chrome prior to 71.0.3578.80 allowed a remote attacker to confuse the user about the origin of the current page via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Chrome<71.0.3578.80

Remediation

Patch Available

https://crbug.com/879965

Event History

Jan 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-20067?

CVE-2018-20067 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-20067?

To fix CVE-2018-20067, update Google Chrome to version 71.0.3578.80 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2018-20067 have on users?

CVE-2018-20067 can confuse users regarding the origin of the current page, potentially leading to phishing attacks.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2018-20067?

CVE-2018-20067 affects users of Google Chrome versions prior to 71.0.3578.80.

5

Can CVE-2018-20067 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-20067 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.

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