CVE-2019-5787: Use after free in Canvas
An use after free flaw was found in the Canvas component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=913964
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop12.html
Other sources
Use-after-garbage-collection in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
— MITRE
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 73.0.3683.75 - Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 73.0.3683.75 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1 - Upgrade
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Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 73.0.3683.75
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5787?
CVE-2019-5787 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5787?
To fix CVE-2019-5787, update Google Chrome or Chromium-browser to version 73.0.3683.75 or higher.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-5787?
The impact of CVE-2019-5787 includes possible heap corruption, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the user's system.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5787?
CVE-2019-5787 affects all versions of Google Chrome and Chromium-browser prior to 73.0.3683.75.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-5787?
Currently, the only recommended mitigation for CVE-2019-5787 is to upgrade to the latest version of the browser.