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CVE-2019-5790: Heap buffer overflow in V8

First published: Thu Dec 13 2018(Updated: )

An integer overflow leading to an incorrect capacity of a buffer in JavaScript in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: Dimitri Fourny (Blue Frost Security) 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-2019-5790?

    CVE-2019-5790 has been classified as a critical vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-5790?

    To fix CVE-2019-5790, update to Google Chrome version 73.0.3683.75 or later.

  • What types of software are affected by CVE-2019-5790?

    CVE-2019-5790 affects Google Chrome, Chromium browser, and certain versions of openSUSE.

  • Can CVE-2019-5790 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2019-5790 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox.

  • What component of Chrome is primarily affected by CVE-2019-5790?

    The V8 component of Google Chrome is primarily affected by CVE-2019-5790.

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