CVE-2019-13721: Use After Free
Published 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.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<78.0.3904.87
78.0.3904.87
Google Chrome<78.0.3904.87
Event History
Oct 31, 2019
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 25, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Is CVE-2019-13721 a vulnerability specific to Google Chrome?
Yes, CVE-2019-13721 is a vulnerability specifically affecting Google Chrome's PDFium functionality.