CVE-2019-13765 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability was discovered in the content delivery manager of Google Chrome version prior to 78.0.3904.70, known as "use-after-free," allowing remote attackers to exploit heap corruption.

Understanding CVE-2019-13765

This CVE pertains to a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome.

What is CVE-2019-13765?

The vulnerability in the content delivery manager of Google Chrome before version 78.0.3904.70 could be exploited by a remote attacker through a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13765

Remote attackers could exploit this vulnerability to potentially corrupt the heap of affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13765

This section provides technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The use-after-free vulnerability in the content delivery manager of Google Chrome allowed remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: Prior to 78.0.3904.70

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by using a carefully crafted HTML page.

Mitigation and Prevention

Measures to address and prevent the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 78.0.3904.70 or later.
Avoid clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications to the latest versions.
Implement security best practices to mitigate similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Google has released a patch in version 78.0.3904.70 to address this vulnerability.