CVE-2019-13709: Medium severity google chrome (trace event) vulnerability
Published Nov 25, 2019
·Updated
Insufficient policy enforcement in downloads in Google Chrome prior to 78.0.3904.70 allowed a remote attacker to bypass download restrictions via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Google Chrome<78.0.3904.70
openSUSE Backports=15.0-sp1
Event History
Nov 25, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-13709?
CVE-2019-13709 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass download restrictions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-13709?
To fix CVE-2019-13709, update Google Chrome to version 78.0.3904.70 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2019-13709?
Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 78.0.3904.70 are affected by CVE-2019-13709.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2019-13709 facilitate?
CVE-2019-13709 facilitates an attack that allows remote users to bypass download restrictions through a crafted HTML page.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-13709?
No specific workarounds are recommended for CVE-2019-13709; updating to the latest version of the browser is advised.