CVE-2019-5813: Out of bounds read in V8
Published Mar 15, 2019
·Updated
Use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 74.0.3729.108 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Aleksandar Nikolic(Cisco Talos)
Affected Software
10 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium
90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1
Google Chrome<74.0.3729.108
74.0.3729.108
Google Chrome<74.0.3729.108
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=29
Fedoraproject Fedora=30
openSUSE Backports=sle-15
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1
openSUSE Leap=42.3
Event History
Mar 15, 2019
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5813?
CVE-2019-5813 has a high severity rating due to the potential for heap corruption and exploitation by remote attackers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-5813?
To fix CVE-2019-5813, update Google Chrome and Chromium to version 74.0.3729.108 or later.
3
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-5813?
CVE-2019-5813 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 74.0.3729.108.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2019-5813?
CVE-2019-5813 can be exploited via crafted HTML pages leading to potential heap corruption.
5
Is CVE-2019-5813 relevant for Debian users?
Yes, Debian users need to be aware of CVE-2019-5813 and should ensure they are running the patched version of Chromium.