CVE-2019-13730: High severity Google Chrome vulnerability
A type confusion flaw was found in the V8 component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=102886
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Type confusion in JavaScript in Google Chrome prior to 79.0.3945.79 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 79.0.3945.79 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.73-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.73-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.47-1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium browser (V8)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 79.0.3945.79
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-13730?
CVE-2019-13730 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2019-13730?
CVE-2019-13730 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-13730?
Google Chrome versions prior to 79.0.3945.79 and Chromium versions 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1, 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1, 118.0.5993.117-1~deb11u1, 116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1, 118.0.5993.117-1~deb12u1, 118.0.5993.117-1, and 119.0.6045.105-1 are affected by CVE-2019-13730.
How can I fix CVE-2019-13730?
To fix CVE-2019-13730, ensure that you are using Google Chrome version 79.0.3945.79 or later, or Chromium versions 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1, 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1, 118.0.5993.117-1~deb11u1, 116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1, 118.0.5993.117-1~deb12u1, 118.0.5993.117-1, or 119.0.6045.105-1.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-13730?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-13730 at the following references: - https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-13730 - https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=102886 - https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html