CVE-2019-5791
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.56%
Last modified
CVE-2019-5791 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate optimization in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Inappropriate optimization in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 73.0.3683.75 | |
| Opensuse | Backports | sle-15 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.3 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5791?
Inappropriate optimization in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.75 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2019-5791?
CVE-2019-5791 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5791?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-5791?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST