CVE-2018-20067 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Google Chrome prior to version 71.0.3578.80 had a vulnerability that allowed a remote attacker to confuse users about a page's origin.

Understanding CVE-2018-20067

A navigation vulnerability in Google Chrome allowed for misleading back navigation, potentially leading to user confusion.

What is CVE-2018-20067?

Prior to version 71.0.3578.80, Google Chrome had a flaw where a renderer-initiated back navigation could cancel a browser-initiated one, enabling attackers to craft deceptive HTML pages.

The Impact of CVE-2018-20067

This vulnerability could be exploited by remote attackers to create malicious pages that mislead users about the true origin of the current page.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-20067

Google Chrome's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

A flaw in Chrome allowed renderer-initiated back navigation to cancel browser-initiated navigation, leading to potential user confusion about page origins.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: < 71.0.3578.80

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could create crafted HTML pages to exploit the vulnerability and confuse users about the current page's origin.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-20067.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 71.0.3578.80 or newer.
Be cautious while browsing and avoid clicking on suspicious links.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update browsers and software to the latest versions.
Educate users about safe browsing practices and awareness of potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Google released a fix in version 71.0.3578.80 to address this vulnerability.