#VU12002 Spoofing attack in Google Chrome


Published: 2018-04-19 | Updated: 2021-06-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12002

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6104

CWE-ID: CWE-451

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in OmniBox. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and conduct URL spoofing attacks.

Mitigation
Update to version 66.0.3359.117.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 63.0.3239.108 - 65.0.3325.181


External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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