CVE-2019-5868
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2019-5868 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 76.0.3809.100 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 76.0.3809.100 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 76.0.3809.100 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5868?
Use after free in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 76.0.3809.100 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2019-5868?
CVE-2019-5868 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5868?
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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