#VU47847 Spoofing attack in UC Browser


Published: 2020-10-20 | Updated: 2020-10-21

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47847

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7364

CWE-ID: CWE-451

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
UC Browser
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: UCWeb

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in the address bar. A remote attacker can spoof page content and obfuscate the true source of data as presented in the browser.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

UC Browser: 13.0.8


External links
http://blog.rapid7.com/2020/10/20/vulntober-multiple-mobile-browser-address-bar-spoofing-vulnerabilities/
http://www.rafaybaloch.com/2020/10/multiple-address-bar-spoofing-vulnerabilities.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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.


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