CVE-2019-13677 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Google Chrome before version 77.0.3865.75 had a vulnerability related to policy enforcement in site isolation, allowing a remote attacker to bypass site isolation using a specially crafted HTML page.

Understanding CVE-2019-13677

This CVE relates to a security issue in Google Chrome that could be exploited by a remote attacker.

What is CVE-2019-13677?

Before version 77.0.3865.75, Google Chrome had a problem with enforcement of policy in site isolation, which led to a vulnerability where a remote attacker could bypass site isolation by using a specially designed HTML page.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13677

The vulnerability allowed a remote attacker to bypass site isolation in Google Chrome, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13677

Google Chrome's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient policy enforcement in site isolation in Google Chrome prior to 77.0.3865.75 allowed a remote attacker to bypass site isolation via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: Less than 77.0.3865.75

Exploitation Mechanism

A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using a specially designed HTML page to bypass site isolation in Google Chrome.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-13677.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 77.0.3865.75 or later.
Avoid clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to the latest versions.
Implement strong security measures such as firewalls and antivirus software.

Patching and Updates

Google released a stable channel update for desktop to address this vulnerability.