CVE-2022-28872: Address Bar Spoofing Vulnerability in F-Secure SAFE Browser for Android
First published: Thu May 12 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser was discovered. A maliciously crafted website could make a phishing attack with address bar spoofing as the address bar was not correct if navigation fails in a loop.
Credit: cve-notifications-us@f-secure.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F-secure Safe | <=19.0 |
Remedy
FIX : A fix has been released in the automatic update channel since 3rd May 2022. No user action is required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28872?
CVE-2022-28872 is a vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser that could allow a phishing attack with address bar spoofing.
How does CVE-2022-28872 work?
CVE-2022-28872 works by a maliciously crafted website exploiting a navigation loop failure in F-Secure SAFE browser to display a misleading address bar.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28872?
The severity of CVE-2022-28872 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-28872?
F-Secure SAFE browser version up to 19.0 on Android is affected by CVE-2022-28872.
How can I fix CVE-2022-28872?
To fix CVE-2022-28872, update F-Secure SAFE browser to the latest version available.
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