CVE-2019-5782: Inappropriate implementation in V8

Published Nov 16, 2018
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Updated

An inappropriate implementation flaw was found in the V8 component of the Chromium browser.

Upstream bug(s):

https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=906043

External References:

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

Other sources

Incorrect optimization assumptions in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 72.0.3626.81 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Qixun Zhao(Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team via Tianfu Cup)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium
90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1
redhat/chromium-browser<72.0.3626.81
72.0.3626.81
Google Chrome<72.0.3626.81
72.0.3626.81
Google Chrome<72.0.3626.81
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=29
Fedoraproject Fedora=30

Event History

Nov 16, 2018
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 19, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5782?

CVE-2019-5782 has been assessed with a moderate severity level, indicating a potential risk associated with this vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-5782?

To fix CVE-2019-5782, update your Chromium or Chrome browser to the latest version that is not vulnerable.

3

Which versions of Chromium are affected by CVE-2019-5782?

CVE-2019-5782 affects Chromium versions before 90.0.4430.212 and other specified earlier versions.

4

Is Google Chrome impacted by CVE-2019-5782?

Yes, Google Chrome versions up to 72.0.3626.81 are impacted by CVE-2019-5782.

5

What impact does CVE-2019-5782 have on users?

CVE-2019-5782 could lead to potential security issues in users' devices, emphasizing the need for immediate updates.

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