Vulnerability identifier: #VU24961

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6403

CWE-ID: N/A

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 incorrect implementation of UI security mechanisms in Omnibox component. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into visiting it and perform a spoofing attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 77.0.3865.90 - 79.0.3945.130

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External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

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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.