CVE-2019-5794 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 is vulnerable to domain spoofing due to mishandling of cancelled requests in the Navigation feature.

Understanding CVE-2019-5794

A flaw in Google Chrome versions prior to 73.0.3683.75 allows remote attackers to engage in domain spoofing by manipulating the Navigation feature.

What is CVE-2019-5794?

The vulnerability in Google Chrome versions prior to 73.0.3683.75 enables domain spoofing through a specially crafted HTML page.

The Impact of CVE-2019-5794

A remote attacker could exploit this flaw to engage in domain spoofing by mishandling cancelled requests from a specific HTML page.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5794

Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 is susceptible to domain spoofing due to the mishandling of cancelled requests in the Navigation feature.

Vulnerability Description

Incorrect handling of cancelled requests in Navigation in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: Prior to 73.0.3683.75

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the Navigation feature and mishandling cancelled requests from a specially designed HTML page.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Update Google Chrome to version 73.0.3683.75 or later.
Exercise caution while browsing potentially malicious websites.

Long-Term Security Practices:

Regularly update browsers and software to the latest versions.
Implement security best practices to prevent domain spoofing attacks.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding phishing attempts.

Patching and Updates:

Google has released a stable channel update addressing this vulnerability.