CVE-2019-5758: Use after free in Blink
An use after free flaw was found in the Blink component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=913970
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Incorrect object lifecycle management in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 72.0.3626.81 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2019-5754
- CVE-2019-5782
- CVE-2019-5755
- CVE-2019-5756
- CVE-2019-5757
- CVE-2019-5759
- CVE-2019-5760
- CVE-2019-5761
- CVE-2019-5762
- CVE-2019-5763
- CVE-2019-5764
- CVE-2019-13768
- CVE-2019-5765
- CVE-2019-5785
- CVE-2019-5766
- CVE-2019-5767
- CVE-2019-5768
- CVE-2019-5769
- CVE-2019-5770
- CVE-2019-5771
- CVE-2019-5772
- CVE-2019-5773
- CVE-2019-5774
- CVE-2019-5775
- CVE-2019-5776
- CVE-2019-5777
- CVE-2018-20073
- CVE-2019-5778
- CVE-2019-5779
- CVE-2019-5780
- CVE-2019-5783
- CVE-2019-5781
- CVE-2019-13684
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5758?
CVE-2019-5758 has a severity rating of high due to the potential for exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5758?
To fix CVE-2019-5758, update your Chromium or Google Chrome to the latest version as recommended in the security advisories.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-5758?
CVE-2019-5758 affects Chromium and Google Chrome versions before 72.0.3626.81.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5758?
CVE-2019-5758 is classified as a use after free vulnerability in the Blink component of the Chromium browser.
Is CVE-2019-5758 related to specific operating systems?
Yes, CVE-2019-5758 impacts Debian, Red Hat, and Fedora systems using affected versions of Chromium.