Vulnerability identifier: #VU6958
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
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 address spoofing flaw in the Omnibox component of the Chromium browser. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and conduct URL spoofing attacks.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in content spoofing.
Mitigation
Update to version 59.0.3071.86.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 55.0.2883.75 - 58.0.3029.110
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html?utm_source=feed...
http://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-201706-8
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.