CVE-2019-5825: Google Chromium V8 Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Published Apr 30, 2019
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Updated

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Other sources

Out of bounds write in JavaScript in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.86 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

4 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<74.0.3729.131
74.0.3729.131
Google Chrome<73.0.3683.86
Google Chromium V8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome (Trace Event) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 74.0.3729.131
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 73.0.3683.86
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1

Event History

Apr 30, 2019
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 25, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 8, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-5825?

CVE-2019-5825 is a vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 Engine that allows a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption through a crafted HTML page.

2

How does CVE-2019-5825 affect Google Chrome?

CVE-2019-5825 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 73.0.3683.86.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-5825?

CVE-2019-5825 has a severity level of 6.5, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-5825?

To fix CVE-2019-5825, update your Google Chrome to version 73.0.3683.86 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-5825?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-5825 on the following references: [1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156641/Google-Chrome-72-73-Array.map-Corruption.html), [2](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.html), [3](https://crbug.com/941743)

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