CVE-2019-5788: Use after free in FileAPI
First published: Mon Jan 28 2019(Updated: )
An integer overflow that leads to a use-after-free in Blink Storage in Google Chrome on Linux prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: Mark Brand Google Project Zero cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/chromium-browser | <73.0.3683.75 | 73.0.3683.75 |
| Google Chrome | <73.0.3683.75 | 73.0.3683.75 |
| Google Chrome | <73.0.3683.75 | |
| SUSE Backports | =sle-15 | |
| openSUSE | =15.0 | |
| openSUSE | =15.1 | |
| openSUSE | =42.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=925864
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1688209
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1688208
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0708
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1688190
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00085.html
- https://crbug.com/925864
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5788?
CVE-2019-5788 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5788?
To fix CVE-2019-5788, update your Google Chrome or Chromium browser to version 73.0.3683.75 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5788?
CVE-2019-5788 is an integer overflow vulnerability that leads to a use-after-free error.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-5788?
CVE-2019-5788 affects Google Chrome and Chromium browser versions prior to 73.0.3683.75 on Linux.
Can CVE-2019-5788 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-5788 can be exploited remotely by an attacker through a crafted HTML page.
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