CVE-2017-5072 Other in Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.92 for Android
Remote attackers can spoof domains using RTL characters in the Omnibox, misleading users about the actual website visited.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-5072?
CVE-2017-5072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 27 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Inappropriate implementation in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.92 for Android allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing with RTL characters via a crafted URL page.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5072?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5072?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-5072 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5072 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
Sources
Also known as GHSA-38hg-868p-r35x, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-5072.