Vulnerability Description
The UnescapeURLWithAdjustmentsImpl implementation in net/base/escape.cc in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85 does not prevent display of Unicode LOCK characters in the omnibox, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof the SSL lock icon by placing one of these characters at the end of a URL, as demonstrated by the omnibox in localizations for right-to-left languages.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 44.0.2403 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/09/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-09/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00013.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1712.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3351
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033472
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=421332
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1180393003/
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1189553002/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2015/09/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-09/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00013.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1712.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3351
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1296?
CVE-2015-1296 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The UnescapeURLWithAdjustmentsImpl implementation in net/base/escape.cc in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85 does not prevent display of Unicode LOCK characters in the omnibox, which makes it easier f...
How severe is CVE-2015-1296?
CVE-2015-1296 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1296?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.