CVE-2019-13748 : Security Advisory and Response

Google Chrome prior to version 79.0.3945.79 was vulnerable to insufficient policy enforcement in its developer tools, allowing local attackers to access sensitive data from process memory through a crafted HTML page.

Understanding CVE-2019-13748

Before version 79.0.3945.79, Google Chrome had a security issue related to policy enforcement in developer tools, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information.

What is CVE-2019-13748?

Insufficient policy enforcement in Google Chrome's developer tools pre-79.0.3945.79
Local attackers could exploit this to retrieve sensitive data from process memory using a specially crafted HTML page

The Impact of CVE-2019-13748

Local attackers could potentially access sensitive information from the process memory

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13748

Google Chrome vulnerability details and affected systems

Vulnerability Description

Lack of adequate policy enforcement in Chrome's developer tools
Local attackers could access sensitive data from process memory via a crafted HTML page

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: < 79.0.3945.79

Exploitation Mechanism

Local attackers exploit the vulnerability by using a specifically designed HTML page

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-13748 vulnerability

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 79.0.3945.79 or newer
Avoid visiting untrusted websites or clicking on suspicious links
Implement strict data handling policies to protect sensitive information

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Chrome and other software to the latest versions
Educate users on safe browsing practices and cybersecurity awareness

Patching and Updates

Google released patches addressing the vulnerability in newer versions of Chrome
Stay informed about security updates and apply them promptly