CVE-2019-5825

Name: CVE-2019-5825
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-25T20:15:11.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 55.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5825 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 55.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

55.93%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 22, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 73.0.3683.86

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156641/Google-Chrome-72-73-Array.map-Corruption.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/941743Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156641/Google-Chrome-72-73-Array.map-Corruption.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/941743Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-5825US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Nov 25, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5825?

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.

How severe is CVE-2019-5825?

CVE-2019-5825 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 55.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5825?

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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Source: NVD / NIST