CVE-2019-5801: Input Validation

Published Jan 13, 2019
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Updated

Incorrect eliding of URLs in Omnibox in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Khalil Zhani

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<73.0.3683.75
73.0.3683.75
Google Chrome<73.0.3683.75
Apple iPhone OS
openSUSE Backports=sle-15
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1
openSUSE Leap=42.3

Event History

Jan 13, 2019
CVE Published
12:00 AM
May 23, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:19 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5801?

CVE-2019-5801 has been rated as high severity due to its potential for remote domain spoofing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-5801?

To fix CVE-2019-5801, upgrade Google Chrome to version 73.0.3683.75 or later.

3

What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-5801?

CVE-2019-5801 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75.

4

Can CVE-2019-5801 affect my iPhone if I use Google Chrome?

Yes, CVE-2019-5801 can affect the Google Chrome browser on iOS devices prior to version 73.0.3683.75.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2019-5801?

CVE-2019-5801 is associated with remote domain spoofing attacks enabled by incorrectly eliding URLs in the Omnibox.

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