CVE-2019-6743: (Pwn2Own) Xiaomi Mi6 Browser WebAssembly.Instance Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 3, 2019
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Xiaomi Mi6 Browser prior to 10.4.0. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the WebAssembly.Instance method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7466.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Xiaomi Mi6 Browser. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the WebAssembly.Instance method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ZDI

Affected Software

2 affected components
Xiaomi Browser
Mi Mi6 Browser<10.4.0

Event History

Jun 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:36 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-6743?

CVE-2019-6743 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Xiaomi Mi6 Browser prior to 10.4.0.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-6743?

CVE-2019-6743 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

3

How can CVE-2019-6743 be exploited?

To exploit CVE-2019-6743, the attacker would require the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-6743?

Vulnerable installations of Xiaomi Mi6 Browser prior to version 10.4.0 are affected by CVE-2019-6743.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2019-6743?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2019-6743.

6

Are there any references for CVE-2019-6743?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-6743 at the following link: [https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-366/](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-366/)

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