CVE-2019-5769: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Blink
An insufficient validation of untrusted input flaw was found in the Blink component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=913975
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Incorrect handling of invalid end character position when front rendering 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-2019-5758
- 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-2019-5770
- 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-2019-5769?
CVE-2019-5769 has been rated with high severity due to the potential for exploitation through untrusted input.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5769?
To fix CVE-2019-5769, ensure that you update your Chromium or Chrome browser to the latest version available that mitigates this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5769?
CVE-2019-5769 affects various versions of Chromium, Chrome, as well as some versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Debian.
What component is impacted by CVE-2019-5769?
The Blink component of the Chromium browser is impacted by CVE-2019-5769 due to insufficient validation of untrusted input.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2019-5769?
As of now, there are no known public exploits for the CVE-2019-5769 vulnerability, but it is recommended to patch systems immediately.