CVE-2019-5818
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.61%
Last modified
CVE-2019-5818 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Uninitialized data in media in Google Chrome prior to 74.0.3729.108 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted video file.. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Uninitialized data in media in Google Chrome prior to 74.0.3729.108 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted video file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 74.0.3729.108 | |
| Opensuse | Backports | sle-15 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 29 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5818?
Uninitialized data in media in Google Chrome prior to 74.0.3729.108 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted video file.
How severe is CVE-2019-5818?
CVE-2019-5818 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5818?
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.
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