Insufficient Watchdog Timer Vulnerability in Google Chrome
CVE-2017-15389

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Google Chrome Prior To 62.0.3202.62
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 February 2018

Summary

A vulnerability in Google Chrome, specifically before version 62.0.3202.62, arises from an inadequate watchdog timer during navigation. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers to manipulate the contents of the Omnibox (the URL bar) through maliciously crafted HTML pages, potentially leading users to unsafe websites unknowingly. This poses a significant risk, as attackers could deceive users into believing they are browsing legitimate sites.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 62.0.3202.62 Google Chrome prior to 62.0.3202.62

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101482
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/10/stable-chan...
x_refsource_MISC
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4020
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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