CVE-2018-20068 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability was identified in earlier versions of Google Chrome (before 71.0.3578.80) that allowed a remote attacker to deceive users about the origin of the current page through crafted HTML pages.

Understanding CVE-2018-20068

This CVE involves improper handling of 304 status codes during navigation in Google Chrome.

What is CVE-2018-20068?

This vulnerability in Google Chrome versions prior to 71.0.3578.80 could be exploited by attackers to mislead users about the true source of the accessed page.

The Impact of CVE-2018-20068

The vulnerability could lead to user deception and potentially allow attackers to execute further malicious actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-20068

Google Chrome's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Improper handling of 304 status codes in Navigation in Google Chrome before 71.0.3578.80

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: Before 71.0.3578.80

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers create specially designed HTML pages to deceive users about the current page's origin.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-20068 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 71.0.3578.80 or newer
Be cautious while navigating unknown or suspicious websites

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update browsers and software to the latest versions
Educate users on safe browsing practices and recognizing potential threats

Patching and Updates

Google released a stable channel update for desktop to address this vulnerability