CVE-2017-5072 Other in Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.92 for Android

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

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.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-38hg-868p-r35x, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-5072.

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