What is the severity of CVE-2019-13721?

CVE-2019-13721 is rated as high severity due to its potential for heap corruption allowing exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13721?

To fix CVE-2019-13721, upgrade your Google Chrome browser to version 78.0.3904.87 or later.

What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-13721?

CVE-2019-13721 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 78.0.3904.87.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2019-13721?

CVE-2019-13721 can be exploited via a crafted HTML page leading to potential heap corruption.

Is CVE-2019-13721 a vulnerability specific to Google Chrome?

Yes, CVE-2019-13721 is a vulnerability specifically affecting Google Chrome's PDFium functionality.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-13721

high

8.8

CWE

416 787

31/10/2019

25/11/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2019-13721: Use After Free

First published: Thu Oct 31 2019(Updated: )

Use after free in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 78.0.3904.87 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome	<78.0.3904.87
Google Chrome	<78.0.3904.87	78.0.3904.87

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(Appears in the following advisories)

4512841020680293434

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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

CVE-2019-13720

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13721?
CVE-2019-13721 is rated as high severity due to its potential for heap corruption allowing exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13721?
To fix CVE-2019-13721, upgrade your Google Chrome browser to version 78.0.3904.87 or later.
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-13721?
CVE-2019-13721 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 78.0.3904.87.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2019-13721?
CVE-2019-13721 can be exploited via a crafted HTML page leading to potential heap corruption.
Is CVE-2019-13721 a vulnerability specific to Google Chrome?
Yes, CVE-2019-13721 is a vulnerability specifically affecting Google Chrome's PDFium functionality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13721?
CVE-2019-13721 is rated as high severity due to its potential for heap corruption allowing exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13721?
To fix CVE-2019-13721, upgrade your Google Chrome browser to version 78.0.3904.87 or later.
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-13721?
CVE-2019-13721 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 78.0.3904.87.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2019-13721?
CVE-2019-13721 can be exploited via a crafted HTML page leading to potential heap corruption.
Is CVE-2019-13721 a vulnerability specific to Google Chrome?
Yes, CVE-2019-13721 is a vulnerability specifically affecting Google Chrome's PDFium functionality.