Google Chrome prior 72.0.3626.81 SVG HTML Page Type Casting type conversion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Chrome. This impacts an unknown function of the component SVG Handler. Executing a manipulation as part of HTML Page can lead to type conversion (Type Casting). This vulnerability appears as CVE-2019-5757. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome (Web Browser) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component SVG Handler. The manipulation as part of a HTML Page leads to a type conversion vulnerability (Type Casting). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-704. The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An incorrect object type assumption in SVG in Google Chrome prior to 72.0.3626.81 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit object corruption via a crafted HTML page.

The bug was discovered 01/29/2019. The weakness was presented 02/19/2019 with Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team (Website). The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-5757 since 01/09/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 07/11/2023). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 121514 (Google Chrome < 72.0.3626.81 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371614 (Google Chrome Prior To 72.0.3626.81 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 72.0.3626.81 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (121514) and SecurityFocus (BID 106767†). See VDB-131005, VDB-131006, VDB-131007 and VDB-131009 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Name: Type Casting
Class: Type conversion / Type Casting
CWE: CWE-704
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 121514
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 72.0.3626.81 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 72.0.3626.81

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: RHSA-2019:0309
Organization: Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-5757 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-5757
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131008
SecurityFocus: 106767 - Google Chrome Prior to 72.0.3626.81 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/20/2019 08:01
Updated: 07/11/2023 12:00
Changes: 02/20/2019 08:01 (76), 05/11/2020 12:01 (5), 07/11/2023 12:00 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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