Google Chrome < 69.0.3497.92 Multiple Vulnerabilities

high Nessus Plugin ID 117429

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Synopsis

A web browser installed on the remote Windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 69.0.3497.92. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the 2018_09_stable-channel-update-for-desktop_11 advisory.

- An improper update of the WebAssembly dispatch table in WebAssembly in Google Chrome prior to 69.0.3497.92 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
(CVE-2018-17458)

- Incorrect handling of clicks in the omnibox in Navigation in Google Chrome prior to 69.0.3497.92 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page. (CVE-2018-17459)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Google Chrome version 69.0.3497.92 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 117429

File Name: google_chrome_69_0_3497_92.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 9/12/2018

Updated: 11/24/2025

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Temporal Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2018-17458

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.8

Temporal Score: 7.7

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Google Chrome

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 9/11/2018

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/11/2018

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2018-17458, CVE-2018-17459

Detections

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