CVE-2019-13667 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in the use of Omnibox in Google Chrome on iOS versions before 77.0.3865.75 allowed a malicious external attacker to manipulate the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) by creating a specially designed HTML page.

Understanding CVE-2019-13667

This CVE identifies an inappropriate implementation issue in Google Chrome on iOS devices.

What is CVE-2019-13667?

The vulnerability in the Omnibox feature of Google Chrome on iOS devices allowed attackers to manipulate the URL bar contents through a crafted HTML page.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13667

The vulnerability enabled a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox, potentially leading to phishing attacks or URL spoofing.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13667

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The inappropriate implementation in the Omnibox feature of Google Chrome on iOS devices prior to version 77.0.3865.75 allowed remote attackers to spoof URL bar contents.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: < 77.0.3865.75

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by creating a specially designed HTML page to manipulate the Omnibox contents.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures to address and prevent exploitation of this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome on iOS devices to version 77.0.3865.75 or later.
Avoid clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications to the latest versions.
Educate users on identifying phishing attempts and suspicious URLs.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates for Google Chrome on iOS devices.