Description
Incorrect handling of confusable characters in URL Formatter in Google Chrome prior to 71.0.3578.80 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted domain name.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | unspecified – < 71.0.3578.80 | 71.0.3578.80 |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | chromium | 71.0.3578.80-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | chromium | 71.0.3578.80-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | chromium | 71.0.3578.80-1 | — |
| Debian 9 | chromium-browser | 71.0.3578.80-1~deb9u1 | DSA-4352-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-4352-1 chromium-browser - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026