#VU23191 Integer overflow in Google Chrome - CVE-2019-5827

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23191

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5827

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in SQLite component via WebSQL in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 71.0.3578.98 - 74.0.3729.108

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.html
https://crbug.com/952406

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.