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CVE-2019-5789: Use after free in WebMIDI

First published: Mon Jan 14 2019(Updated: )

An integer overflow that leads to a use-after-free in WebMIDI in Google Chrome on Windows 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-5789?

    CVE-2019-5789 is classified as high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-5789?

    To fix CVE-2019-5789, upgrade Google Chrome or Chromium browser to version 73.0.3683.75 or later.

  • What causes CVE-2019-5789?

    CVE-2019-5789 is caused by an integer overflow leading to a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebMIDI component of Google Chrome.

  • Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-5789?

    CVE-2019-5789 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 73.0.3683.75.

  • Can CVE-2019-5789 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2019-5789 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page.

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