CVE-2018-6133: 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=817247
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop58.html
Other sources
Incorrect handling of confusable characters in URL Formatter in Google Chrome prior to 67.0.3396.62 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via IDN homographs via a crafted domain name.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 67.0.3396.62 - Upgrade
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Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 67.0.3396.62
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6133?
CVE-2018-6133 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6133?
To fix CVE-2018-6133, update to the latest version of Chromium browser, specifically version 67.0.3396.62 or newer.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-6133?
CVE-2018-6133 affects the Chromium browser and Google Chrome versions up to 67.0.3396.62.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-6133?
CVE-2018-6133 is classified as a URL spoofing vulnerability in the Omnibox component of the Chromium browser.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-6133?
The impact of CVE-2018-6133 can lead to user confusion and the possibility of phishing attacks due to misleading URLs.