Vulnerability Description
Incorrect handling of clicks in the omnibox in Navigation in Google Chrome prior to 69.0.3497.92 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 69.0.3497.92 | |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2818
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_
- https://crbug.com/880759
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2818
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_
- https://crbug.com/880759
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17459?
CVE-2018-17459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Incorrect handling of clicks in the omnibox in Navigation in Google Chrome prior to 69.0.3497.92 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2018-17459?
CVE-2018-17459 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.