Google Chrome up to 71.0.3578.80 on MacOS Apple Event input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome on MacOS. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Apple Event Handler. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-5780. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Chrome on MacOS (Web Browser). This affects an unknown code block of the component Apple Event Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Insufficient restrictions on what can be done with Apple Events in Google Chrome on macOS prior to 72.0.3626.81 allowed a local attacker to execute JavaScript via Apple Events.

The bug was discovered 01/29/2019. The weakness was released 02/19/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-5780 since 01/09/2019. Attacking locally is a requirement. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/27/2024). 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 277764 (Fedora Security Update for chromium (FEDORA-2019-561eae4626)).

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 vulnerability database at Tenable (121514). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-131005, VDB-131006, VDB-131007 and VDB-131008. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: 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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01/29/2019 +20 days 🔍
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01/31/2019 +2 days 🔍
02/19/2019 +19 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: RHSA-2019:0309
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CVE: CVE-2019-5780 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-5780
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-131031
SecurityFocus: 106767

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/20/2019 09:59
Updated: 06/27/2024 03:37
Changes: 02/20/2019 09:59 (71), 05/11/2020 15:25 (2), 07/11/2023 14:23 (5), 06/27/2024 03:37 (17)
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