CVE-2019-13762: Low severity google chrome vulnerability
An insufficient policy enforcement flaw was found in the downloads component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=100421
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Insufficient policy enforcement in downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 79.0.3945.79 allowed a local attacker to spoof downloaded files via local code.
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Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-13762?
CVE-2019-13762 is a vulnerability that allows a local attacker to spoof downloaded files via local code in Google Chrome on Windows prior to version 79.0.3945.79.
How severe is CVE-2019-13762?
CVE-2019-13762 has a severity value of 3.3, which is considered low.
How can I fix CVE-2019-13762?
To fix CVE-2019-13762, update your Google Chrome installation on Windows to version 79.0.3945.79 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-13762?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-13762 on the Debian security tracker and the opensuse-security-announce mailing list.