CVE-2019-13734 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-13734, a vulnerability in SQLite within Google Chrome versions prior to 79.0.3945.79 allowing remote attackers to exploit heap corruption via crafted HTML pages. Find mitigation steps and updates here.
A potential vulnerability in SQLite within Google Chrome versions prior to 79.0.3945.79 could have been used by a remote attacker to manipulate the heap memory through a specifically crafted HTML page, resulting in heap corruption.
Understanding CVE-2019-13734
Out of bounds write in SQLite in Google Chrome prior to 79.0.3945.79 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
What is CVE-2019-13734?
- Vulnerability in SQLite within Google Chrome versions prior to 79.0.3945.79
- Remote attacker could manipulate heap memory through a crafted HTML page
- Resulted in heap corruption
The Impact of CVE-2019-13734
- Allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption
Technical Details of CVE-2019-13734
Affects Google Chrome versions prior to 79.0.3945.79
Vulnerability Description
- Out of bounds write vulnerability in SQLite
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Chrome
- Vendor: Google
- Versions affected: < 79.0.3945.79
Exploitation Mechanism
- Remote attacker could exploit heap corruption through a crafted HTML page
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
- Update Google Chrome to version 79.0.3945.79 or newer
- Avoid visiting untrusted websites
Long-Term Security Practices:
- Regularly update software and applications
- Implement strong security measures on the system
Patching and Updates:
- Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates