CVE-2019-5808: Use after free in Blink
Use after free in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 74.0.3729.108 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 74.0.3729.108 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.73-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.73-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.47-1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5808?
CVE-2019-5808 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to exploit heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5808?
To fix CVE-2019-5808, update Google Chrome to version 74.0.3729.108 or later.
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-5808?
CVE-2019-5808 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 74.0.3729.108.
Can Linux distributions be affected by CVE-2019-5808?
Yes, CVE-2019-5808 can impact various Linux distributions that use vulnerable versions of Chromium.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-5808?
CVE-2019-5808 is a use after free vulnerability found in the Blink rendering engine of Google Chrome.