Vulnerability Description
Incorrect handling of confusable characters in URL Formatter in Google Chrome prior to 71.0.3578.80 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted domain name.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 71.0.3578.80 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/895885
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/895885
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20070?
CVE-2018-20070 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Incorrect handling of confusable characters in URL Formatter in Google Chrome prior to 71.0.3578.80 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted domain name.
How severe is CVE-2018-20070?
CVE-2018-20070 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-2018-20070?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.