CVE-2018-17460: password in URL not properly elided in Omnibox

Published Feb 24, 2017
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Updated

Insufficient data validation in filesystem URIs in Google Chrome prior to 68.0.3440.75 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted domain name.

Credit

xisigr(Tencent's Xuanwu Lab)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<68.0.3440.75
68.0.3440.75
Google Chrome<68.0.3440.75

Event History

Feb 24, 2017
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is vulnerability CVE-2018-17460?

Vulnerability CVE-2018-17460 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 68.0.3440.75 that allows a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) by using a crafted domain name.

2

How does the vulnerability CVE-2018-17460 impact users?

The vulnerability CVE-2018-17460 allows a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) in Google Chrome, potentially leading users to believe they are visiting a trusted website when they are not.

3

What is the severity of vulnerability CVE-2018-17460?

The severity of vulnerability CVE-2018-17460 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How can I fix vulnerability CVE-2018-17460?

To fix vulnerability CVE-2018-17460, users should update their Google Chrome browser to version 68.0.3440.75 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about vulnerability CVE-2018-17460?

More information about vulnerability CVE-2018-17460 can be found on the Chrome Releases website and the Chromium Bug Tracker.

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