CVE-2019-5848 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-5848, a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to 75.0.3770.142 that allowed remote attackers to access sensitive information. Find mitigation steps and updates here.
Google Chrome prior to version 75.0.3770.142 had a vulnerability in the autocomplete feature that allowed a remote attacker to access sensitive information from the browser's memory.
Understanding CVE-2019-5848
This CVE details a flaw in Google Chrome's font handling that could lead to information leakage.
What is CVE-2019-5848?
Prior to version 75.0.3770.142, a flaw in Chrome's autocomplete feature allowed a remote attacker to access sensitive information by creating a customized HTML page.
The Impact of CVE-2019-5848
The vulnerability could be exploited by a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from the browser's memory.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-5848
Google Chrome's vulnerability is described below.
Vulnerability Description
Incorrect font handling in Chrome's autofill feature allowed a remote attacker to access sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Chrome
- Vendor: Google
- Versions Affected: < 75.0.3770.142
Exploitation Mechanism
The flaw could be exploited by a remote attacker to access potentially sensitive information from the browser's memory by creating a customized HTML page.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your system from CVE-2019-5848 with the following steps.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Google Chrome to version 75.0.3770.142 or higher.
- Avoid visiting untrusted websites.
- Be cautious of downloading files from unknown sources.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update your browser and other software.
- Implement strong security measures on your system.
Patching and Updates
- Google released a stable channel update for desktop to address this vulnerability.