CVE-2019-5771: Heap buffer overflow in SwiftShader
A heap buffer overflow flaw was found in the SwiftShader component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=904265
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
An incorrect JIT of GLSL shaders in SwiftShader in Google Chrome prior to 72.0.3626.81 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
— MITRE
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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-2019-5769
- CVE-2019-5770
- 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-2019-5771?
CVE-2019-5771 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5771?
To fix CVE-2019-5771, upgrade to Chrome or Chromium version 72.0.3626.81 or later.
What types of products are affected by CVE-2019-5771?
CVE-2019-5771 affects Google Chrome and Chromium browser versions prior to 72.0.3626.81.
Can CVE-2019-5771 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-5771 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.
What component does CVE-2019-5771 impact?
CVE-2019-5771 impacts the SwiftShader component of the Chromium browser.