The UnescapeURLWithAdjustmentsImpl implementation in net/base/escape.cc in Google Chrome before 45.0.2454.85 does not prevent display of Unicode LOCK characters in the omnibox, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof the SSL lock icon by placing one of these characters at the end of a URL, as demonstrated by the omnibox in localizations for right-to-left languages.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade chromium-pulseUpgrade chromium-npapiUpgrade chromium | Dec 10, 2025 | Sep 2, 2015 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade www-client/chromium. | Oct 30, 2017 | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Google Chrome | — | Upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome | Sep 8, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade chromium | Dec 18, 2015 | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade chromium-browser | Nov 19, 2024 | Sep 3, 2015 |
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