CVE-2019-13722 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Google Chrome prior to version 79.0.3945.79 had a flawed implementation of WebRTC, potentially allowing a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption using a crafted HTML page.

Understanding CVE-2019-13722

Inappropriate implementation in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to version 79.0.3945.79 could lead to heap corruption exploitation by a remote attacker.

What is CVE-2019-13722?

Inappropriate implementation in WebRTC in Google Chrome before version 79.0.3945.79
Vulnerability could enable a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption using a carefully crafted HTML page

The Impact of CVE-2019-13722

Remote attackers could potentially exploit heap corruption
Security risk due to flawed WebRTC implementation

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13722

Google Chrome vulnerability details

Vulnerability Description

Flawed WebRTC implementation in Chrome
Possibility of remote heap corruption exploitation

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions affected: < 79.0.3945.79

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attacker could exploit heap corruption using a crafted HTML page

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2019-13722

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 79.0.3945.79 or newer
Avoid visiting untrusted websites or clicking on suspicious links

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update browsers and software to the latest versions
Implement secure coding practices and conduct security audits

Patching and Updates

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