CVE-2019-13717: Medium severity google chrome (trace event) vulnerability

Published Nov 25, 2019
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Updated

Incorrect security UI in full screen mode in Google Chrome prior to 78.0.3904.70 allowed a remote attacker to hide security UI 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-2019-13717?

CVE-2019-13717 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-13717?

To fix CVE-2019-13717, update Google Chrome to version 78.0.3904.70 or later.

3

What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-13717?

CVE-2019-13717 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 78.0.3904.70.

4

Can CVE-2019-13717 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-13717 allows a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability via a crafted HTML page.

5

What does CVE-2019-13717 affect in Google Chrome?

CVE-2019-13717 affects the security UI in full screen mode, allowing it to be hidden.

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