CVE-2019-5802: Medium severity Google Chrome vulnerability
Incorrect handling of download origins in Navigation in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page.
Other sources
The following flaw was identified in the Chromium browser: Security UI spoofing.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=632514
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop12.html
— Red Hat
Credit
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 73.0.3683.75 - Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 73.0.3683.75 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1 - Upgrade
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Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 73.0.3683.75
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5802?
CVE-2019-5802 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow domain spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5802?
To fix CVE-2019-5802, update your browser to version 73.0.3683.75 or later.
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-5802?
CVE-2019-5802 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 73.0.3683.75.
Can CVE-2019-5802 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-5802 can be exploited by a remote attacker through a crafted HTML page.
What types of browsers are impacted by CVE-2019-5802?
CVE-2019-5802 impacts Chromium-based browsers, including Google Chrome and certain versions of Chromium.