CVE-2018-6042: URL spoof in OmniBox
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=773930
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop24.html
Other sources
Incorrect security UI in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 64.0.3282.119 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.
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Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-6031
- CVE-2018-6032
- CVE-2018-6033
- CVE-2018-6034
- CVE-2018-6035
- CVE-2018-6036
- CVE-2018-6037
- CVE-2018-6038
- CVE-2018-6039
- CVE-2018-6040
- CVE-2018-6041
- CVE-2018-6043
- CVE-2018-6045
- CVE-2018-6046
- CVE-2018-6047
- CVE-2018-6048
- CVE-2017-15420
- CVE-2018-6049
- CVE-2018-6050
- CVE-2018-6051
- CVE-2018-6052
- CVE-2018-6053
- CVE-2018-6054
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6042?
CVE-2018-6042 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to exploit users through URL spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6042?
To fix CVE-2018-6042, update your Chromium browser to version 64.0.3282.119 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-6042?
CVE-2018-6042 affects various versions of the Chromium browser and Google Chrome on multiple operating systems including Debian and Red Hat.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6042?
CVE-2018-6042 is specifically a URL spoofing vulnerability found in the OmniBox component of the Chromium browser.
Can I still use my browser with CVE-2018-6042?
It is advised to avoid using outdated versions of Chromium or Chrome until CVE-2018-6042 is resolved by updating to the latest version.