CVE-2019-5826: Use After Free
Published Nov 25, 2019
·Updated
Use after free in IndexedDB in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.86 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
2 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<73.0.3683.86
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 25, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5826?
CVE-2019-5826 has a high severity rating due to the potential for heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-5826?
To fix CVE-2019-5826, update Google Chrome to version 73.0.3683.86 or later.
3
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-5826?
CVE-2019-5826 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 73.0.3683.86.
4
Can CVE-2019-5826 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-5826 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who has compromised the renderer process.
5
What does CVE-2019-5826 involve?
CVE-2019-5826 involves a use after free vulnerability in IndexedDB in Google Chrome.