#VU9582 Spoofing attack in Google Chrome


Published: 2017-12-07 | Updated: 2021-06-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9582

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: CVE-2017-15420

CWE-ID: CWE-843

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 URL spoofing in OmniBox. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and conduct domain spoofing attacks.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in address spoofing.

Mitigation
Update to version 63.0.3239.84.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 60.0.3112.90 - 62.0.3202.94


External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html?utm_source=feed...


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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