CVE-2019-5799: Input Validation
Incorrect inheritance of a new document's policy in Content Security Policy in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to bypass content security policy via a crafted HTML page.
Other sources
The following flaw was identified in the Chromium browser: CSP bypass with blob URL.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=905301
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop12.html
— Red Hat
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Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5799?
CVE-2019-5799 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that allows content security policy bypass in Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5799?
To fix CVE-2019-5799, update Google Chrome or Chromium-browser to version 73.0.3683.75 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5799?
CVE-2019-5799 affects all versions of Google Chrome and Chromium-browser prior to 73.0.3683.75.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2019-5799?
CVE-2019-5799 can be exploited by a remote attacker to bypass content security policies via a specially crafted HTML page.
Is this vulnerability present in any Linux distributions?
Yes, CVE-2019-5799 affects Linux distributions that use vulnerable versions of Chromium-browser and Chrome.