CVE-2019-5786: Google Chrome Blink Use-After-Free Vulnerability
First published: Fri Mar 01 2019(Updated: )
Google Chrome Blink contains a heap use-after-free vulnerability that allows an attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com cve-coordination@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/puppeteer | <1.13.0 | 1.13.0 |
| Google Chrome | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <72.0.3626.121 | 72.0.3626.121 |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <72.0.3626.121 | |
| Google Puppeteer | <1.13.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/936448
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5786
- https://github.com/GoogleChrome/puppeteer/issues/4141
- https://blog.exodusintel.com/2019/03/20/cve-2019-5786-analysis-and-exploitation/
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-PUPPETEER-174321
- https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/824
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-c2gp-86p4-5935 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5786?
CVE-2019-5786 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to perform out-of-bounds memory access.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5786?
To mitigate CVE-2019-5786, update Google Chrome to version 72.0.3626.121 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-5786?
CVE-2019-5786 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 72.0.3626.121 and the Puppeteer library versions before 1.13.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5786?
CVE-2019-5786 is classified as a heap use-after-free vulnerability affecting the Blink component of Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2019-5786 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-5786 can be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.
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