CVE-2019-5796: Race condition in Extensions
A race condition flaw was found in the Extensions component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=918861
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop12.html
Other sources
Data race in extensions guest view in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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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 Chrome/Chromiumto 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-2019-5796?
CVE-2019-5796 has a severity rating that indicates high-risk potential for exploitation due to heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5796?
To fix CVE-2019-5796, update to Google Chrome or Chromium browser version 73.0.3683.75 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5796?
CVE-2019-5796 is a data race vulnerability in the extensions component of the Google Chrome browser.
What can be exploited through CVE-2019-5796?
CVE-2019-5796 allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5796?
CVE-2019-5796 affects Google Chrome and Chromium browser versions prior to 73.0.3683.75.