Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Google Chrome URL-spoofing flaw fixed before version 48.0.2564.82. A malicious page could make the browser display misleading URL information, increasing phishing risk. The provided sources do not show code execution, data theft by itself, or active exploitation. Exposure is mainly legacy systems running Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.82 or old distro Chromium builds referenced by vendor advisories. Current managed browsers are unlikely to remain exposed unless update controls failed or unsupported images persist. Prioritize remediation where legacy Chrome remains in use on user-facing systems. For modern fleets with enforced browser updates, this should be a cleanup and assurance item, not an emergency. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to 48.0.2564.82 or later, or a vendor-fixed distro package.; Check Red Hat, Debian, SUSE, and Gentoo advisories for backported fixed package versions.; Remove unsupported browser builds from workstations, kiosks, and golden images..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1437523005CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=541415CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201603-09CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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