CVE-2019-13751 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

Google Chrome prior to version 79.0.3945.79 had a vulnerability allowing attackers to retrieve sensitive information from process memory.

Understanding CVE-2019-13751

Uninitialized data in SQLite in Google Chrome enabled attackers to access sensitive information.

What is CVE-2019-13751?

Vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 79.0.3945.79
Attackers could exploit uninitialized data in SQLite to access sensitive information
Attack vector: crafted HTML page

The Impact of CVE-2019-13751

Attackers could retrieve potentially sensitive information from the process memory
Exploitation through a maliciously created HTML page

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13751

Google Chrome vulnerability details

Vulnerability Description

Uninitialized data in SQLite in Chrome before 79.0.3945.79
Remote attacker could obtain sensitive information from process memory

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions affected: < 79.0.3945.79

Exploitation Mechanism

Crafted HTML page used to exploit the vulnerability

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2019-13751

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 79.0.3945.79 or later
Avoid visiting untrusted websites
Exercise caution when clicking on links or downloading files

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications
Implement security best practices and guidelines

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly
Stay informed about security advisories and updates