Vulnerability Description
Incorrect handling of confusable characters in URL Formatter in Google Chrome on macOS prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via IDN homographs via a crafted domain name.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 66.0.3359.117 | |
| Apple | Mac Os X | - |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103917
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1195
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/811117
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-22
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4182
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103917
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1195
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/811117
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-22
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4182
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6100?
CVE-2018-6100 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Incorrect handling of confusable characters in URL Formatter in Google Chrome on macOS prior to 66.0.3359.117 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via IDN homographs via a crafted doma...
How severe is CVE-2018-6100?
CVE-2018-6100 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-2018-6100?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Mac Os X, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server.