Vulnerability Description
Incorrect lifetime handling in HTML select elements in Google Chrome on Android and Mac prior to 72.0.3626.81 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 72.0.3626.81 | |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Android | - | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 29 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106767
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0309
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/912211
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4395
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106767
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0309
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/912211
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4395
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5759?
CVE-2019-5759 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Incorrect lifetime handling in HTML select elements in Google Chrome on Android and Mac prior to 72.0.3626.81 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2019-5759?
CVE-2019-5759 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5759?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Macos, Google Android, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.