CVE-2019-5797: Race condition in DOMStorage
First published: Wed Dec 19 2018(Updated: )
Double free in DOMStorage in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: Mark Brand Google Project Zero chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/chromium-browser | <73.0.3683.75 | 73.0.3683.75 |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <73.0.3683.75 | 73.0.3683.75 |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <73.0.3683.75 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/916523
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=916523
- 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=1688199
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5797?
CVE-2019-5797 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its impact on heap memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5797?
To fix CVE-2019-5797, update your Google Chrome or Chromium browser to version 73.0.3683.75 or later.
What component is affected by CVE-2019-5797?
CVE-2019-5797 affects the DOMStorage component in Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2019-5797 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-5797 can potentially be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.
What versions of Google Chrome are vulnerable to CVE-2019-5797?
Google Chrome versions prior to 73.0.3683.75 are vulnerable to CVE-2019-5797.
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