CVE-2019-5802 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability was found in previous versions of Google Chrome (prior to 73.0.3683.75) where the navigation feature mishandled download origins, enabling a malicious actor to deceive users about the domain they were visiting.

Understanding CVE-2019-5802

This CVE entry describes a security vulnerability in Google Chrome versions prior to 73.0.3683.75 that allowed for domain spoofing through a specially crafted HTML page.

What is CVE-2019-5802?

The vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 73.0.3683.75 involved incorrect handling of download origins in the navigation feature.
It allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing by creating a malicious HTML page.

The Impact of CVE-2019-5802

Malicious actors could deceive users about the actual domain they were visiting, potentially leading to phishing attacks or other malicious activities.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5802

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability 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
Affected Versions: Prior to 73.0.3683.75

Exploitation Mechanism

The flaw in the navigation feature mishandling download origins enabled the exploitation of the vulnerability by deceiving users about the visited domain.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-5802 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 73.0.3683.75 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Be cautious while browsing and avoid interacting with suspicious or untrusted websites.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and browsers to the latest versions to patch known vulnerabilities.
Educate users about the risks of domain spoofing and phishing attacks to enhance awareness and prevention.
Implement security measures such as web filters and anti-phishing tools to detect and block malicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Google released a stable channel update for desktop to address this vulnerability. Ensure that all systems running Chrome are updated to the patched version.