Google Chrome < 78.0.3904.97 Vulnerability

high Nessus Plugin ID 131022

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Synopsis

A web browser installed on the remote Windows host is affected by a vulnerability.

Description

The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 78.0.3904.97. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the 2019_11_stable-channel-update-for-desktop advisory.

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

Solution

Upgrade to Google Chrome version 78.0.3904.97 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 131022

File Name: google_chrome_78_0_3904_97.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 11/14/2019

Updated: 11/24/2025

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Google Chrome

Patch Publication Date: 11/6/2019

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/6/2019

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