CVE-2021-33594: F-Secure Safe browser for Android vulnerable to Address Bar Spoofing

Published Aug 11, 2021
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Updated

An address bar spoofing vulnerability was discovered in Safe Browser for Android. When user clicks on a specially crafted a malicious URL, it appears like a legitimate one on the address bar, while the content comes from other domain and presented in a window, covering the original content. A remote attacker can leverage this to perform address bar spoofing attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
F-Secure Safe Android<18.4.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to version 18.4.x or newer from Google Play

Event History

Aug 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:28 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-33594?

CVE-2021-33594 is an address bar spoofing vulnerability discovered in Safe Browser for Android.

2

How does CVE-2021-33594 work?

When a user clicks on a specially crafted malicious URL, it appears as a legitimate one in the address bar while showing content from another domain in a separate window.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-33594?

Safe Browser for Android versions up to 18.4.0 are affected by CVE-2021-33594.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33594?

CVE-2021-33594 has a severity level of low (3.5).

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-33594?

To fix CVE-2021-33594, update Safe Browser for Android to a version above 18.4.0.

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