CVE-2019-13768: Use after free in FileAPI

Published Jan 16, 2019
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Updated

Use after free in FileAPI in Google Chrome prior to 72.0.3626.81 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chrome security severity: High)

Credit

Mark Brand(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<72.0.3626.81
72.0.3626.81
Google Chrome<72.0.3626.81

Event History

Jan 16, 2019
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13768?

The severity of CVE-2019-13768 is classified as High.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-13768?

To fix CVE-2019-13768, update Google Chrome to version 72.0.3626.81 or later.

3

What does CVE-2019-13768 affect?

CVE-2019-13768 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 72.0.3626.81.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-13768?

CVE-2019-13768 is a use after free vulnerability in the FileAPI of Google Chrome.

5

Can CVE-2019-13768 lead to a sandbox escape?

Yes, CVE-2019-13768 allows a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.

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