CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-20068: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jan 09 2019(Updated: )

Incorrect handling of 304 status codes 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.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome<71.0.3578.80

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-20068?

    CVE-2018-20068 has a severity rating of medium.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-20068?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-20068, update Google Chrome to version 71.0.3578.80 or later.

  • What does CVE-2018-20068 affect?

    CVE-2018-20068 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 71.0.3578.80.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2018-20068?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-20068 to confuse users regarding the origin of the current page by using a crafted HTML page.

  • When was CVE-2018-20068 reported?

    CVE-2018-20068 was reported before the release of Google Chrome version 71.0.3578.80.

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