high
8.8
CWE
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CVE Published
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CVE-2019-5770: Heap buffer overflow in WebGL

First published: Tue Nov 27 2018(Updated: )

A heap buffer overflow flaw was found in the WebGL component of the Chromium browser. Upstream bug(s): <a href="https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=908749">https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=908749</a> External References: <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html">https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html</a>

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com hemidallt@ chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/chromium
90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1
118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1
118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1
118.0.5993.70-1
redhat/chromium-browser<72.0.3626.81
72.0.3626.81
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<72.0.3626.81
72.0.3626.81
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<72.0.3626.81
Debian=9.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Fedora=29
Fedora=30

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-5770?

    CVE-2019-5770 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation leading to remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-5770?

    To fix CVE-2019-5770, update your Chromium or Chrome browser to version 72.0.3626.81 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2019-5770?

    CVE-2019-5770 affects multiple versions of Chromium and Chrome, particularly those prior to version 72.0.3626.81.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5770?

    CVE-2019-5770 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability found in the WebGL component of the Chromium browser.

  • Is there any exploit for CVE-2019-5770?

    Yes, CVE-2019-5770 can be exploited to cause buffer overflow, leading to potential remote code execution.

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