CVE-2021-33595: F-Secure Safe browser for iOS vulnerable to Address Bar Spoofing

Published Aug 11, 2021
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Updated

A address bar spoofing vulnerability was discovered in Safe Browser for iOS. Showing the legitimate URL in the address bar while loading the content from other domain. This makes the user believe that the content is served by a legit domain. A remote attacker can leverage this to perform address bar spoofing attack.

Affected Software

1 affected component
F-Secure Safe Iphone Os<18.4.272901

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to version 18.4.x or newer from the App Store

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-2021-33595?

CVE-2021-33595 is an address bar spoofing vulnerability discovered in Safe Browser for iOS.

2

How does CVE-2021-33595 work?

CVE-2021-33595 works by showing the legitimate URL in the address bar while loading content from another domain, tricking the user into believing the content is served by a legit domain.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-33595?

The affected software for CVE-2021-33595 is F-secure Safe version up to 18.4.272901 on iPhone OS.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33595?

CVE-2021-33595 has a severity of low with a CVSS score of 3.5.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-33595?

It is recommended to update F-secure Safe to the latest version to fix CVE-2021-33595.

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