Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-13718

First published: Mon Nov 25 2019(Updated: )

Insufficient data validation in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 78.0.3904.70 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via IDN homographs via a crafted domain name.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<78.0.3904.70
openSUSE Backports=15.0-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-13718?

    CVE-2019-13718 is rated as high severity due to the potential for domain spoofing.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-13718?

    To fix CVE-2019-13718, update Google Chrome to version 78.0.3904.70 or later.

  • What types of software are affected by CVE-2019-13718?

    CVE-2019-13718 affects Google Chrome prior to version 78.0.3904.70 and openSUSE Backports version 15.0-sp1.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2019-13718 on users?

    CVE-2019-13718 allows attackers to execute domain spoofing attacks, potentially deceiving users into visiting malicious sites.

  • How can I determine if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2019-13718?

    You can determine if you're vulnerable to CVE-2019-13718 by checking if you are using an outdated version of Google Chrome prior to 78.0.3904.70.

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