CVE-2019-5780: Input Validation
Insufficient restrictions on what can be done with Apple Events in Google Chrome on macOS prior to 72.0.3626.81 allowed a local attacker to execute JavaScript via Apple Events.
Other sources
The following flaw was identified in the Chromium browser: Insufficient policy enforcement.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=891697
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
— Red Hat
Credit
Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2019-5754
- CVE-2019-5782
- CVE-2019-5755
- CVE-2019-5756
- CVE-2019-5757
- CVE-2019-5758
- CVE-2019-5759
- CVE-2019-5760
- CVE-2019-5761
- CVE-2019-5762
- CVE-2019-5763
- CVE-2019-5764
- CVE-2019-13768
- CVE-2019-5765
- CVE-2019-5785
- CVE-2019-5766
- CVE-2019-5767
- CVE-2019-5768
- CVE-2019-5769
- CVE-2019-5770
- CVE-2019-5771
- CVE-2019-5772
- CVE-2019-5773
- CVE-2019-5774
- CVE-2019-5775
- CVE-2019-5776
- CVE-2019-5777
- CVE-2018-20073
- CVE-2019-5778
- CVE-2019-5779
- CVE-2019-5783
- CVE-2019-5781
- CVE-2019-13684
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5780?
CVE-2019-5780 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to insufficient policy enforcement in Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5780?
To fix CVE-2019-5780, update Google Chrome to version 72.0.3626.81 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-5780?
CVE-2019-5780 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 72.0.3626.81.
Can CVE-2019-5780 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-5780 requires local access to exploit, meaning it cannot be remotely exploited without prior access.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2019-5780?
CVE-2019-5780 affects Google Chrome on macOS prior to version 72.0.3626.81.