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A security researcher warns that Google Gmail is vulnerable to an Open URL redirection flaw, a finding disputed by Google itself. The alleged bug creates a means for attackers to send intended victims a special crafted UR before stealing credentials or tricking them into visiting a malicious website, according to security …

  1. Swarthy

    Just because it's supposed to work that way

    Doesn't necessarily mean that it isn't a security flaw. Just that the flaw started in the design phase.

    1. Anonymous Coward
      Anonymous Coward

      Re: Just because it's supposed to work that way

      Yep. Situation normal.

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