CVE-2018-5179

chromium-browser: Lack of limits on update() in ServiceWorker

Published Apr 26, 2019 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
A service worker can send the activate event on itself periodically which allows it to run perpetually, allowing it to monitor activity by users. Affects all versions prior to Firefox 60.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4330-1 chromium-browser security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-16964 A service worker can send the activate event on itself periodically which allows it to run perpetually, allowing it to monitor activity by users. Affects all versions prior to Firefox 60.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mozilla
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 5:26 AM
Reserved
Jan 3, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 26, 2019, 2:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:59 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 16, 2018, 12:00 AM