CVE-2025-0435 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 01/15/2025
Inappropriate implementation in Navigation in Google Chrome on Android prior to 132.0.6834.83 allowed a remote attacker to perform UI spoofing via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/19/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical UI spoofing flaw in Google Chrome's navigation implementation on Android platforms. The issue stems from improper handling of navigation events within the browser's rendering engine, specifically affecting how Chrome processes and displays web content during navigation transitions. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious HTML pages that manipulate the browser's navigation flow to present misleading user interfaces. The vulnerability falls under the category of improper implementation within the browser's core navigation subsystem, which directly impacts user trust and security posture.
The technical exploitation occurs through carefully constructed HTML elements that trigger navigation sequences in ways the browser's security model does not properly account for. When a user visits a malicious page, the crafted HTML can manipulate the browser's navigation bar, address bar, or other interface elements to display false information while maintaining the appearance of legitimate navigation. This allows attackers to create convincing phishing interfaces or redirect users to malicious sites without proper warning indicators. The vulnerability specifically affects Chrome versions prior to 132.0.6834.83, indicating that the issue was introduced in a specific code path related to Android's navigation handling and was subsequently patched in the updated release.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple deception, as it can enable sophisticated social engineering attacks that bypass traditional browser security mechanisms. Users may be tricked into believing they are navigating to legitimate sites while actually being directed to malicious destinations, potentially leading to credential theft, financial fraud, or data exfiltration. The high severity classification according to Chromium's security framework reflects the potential for significant user harm and the relatively easy exploitability of this flaw. This vulnerability directly maps to attack patterns described in the attack tree framework where UI manipulation serves as a precursor to more serious security breaches.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate browser updates to version 132.0.6834.83 or later, which contain the necessary patches to address the navigation implementation flaw. Organizations should also implement additional security measures such as network-level filtering to detect and block known malicious domains, along with user education about recognizing suspicious navigation behavior. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and secure navigation handling, aligning with security best practices outlined in standards such as CWE-611 for improper access control and CWE-79 for cross-site scripting. Network administrators should consider implementing browser security policies that enforce secure navigation practices and monitor for unusual navigation patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts.