CVE-2019-5760 : What You Need to Know

Google Chrome's WebRTC feature prior to version 72.0.3626.81 had a vulnerability that could be exploited by a remote attacker. This CVE was published on February 19, 2019.

Understanding CVE-2019-5760

Before version 72.0.3626.81, Google Chrome's WebRTC feature had inadequate measures to verify if pointers were valid, potentially leading to heap corruption.

What is CVE-2019-5760?

Insufficient checks of pointer validity in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 72.0.3626.81 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

The Impact of CVE-2019-5760

Remote attackers could exploit this vulnerability to cause heap corruption through a carefully crafted HTML page.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5760

Google Chrome vulnerability related to WebRTC with inadequate pointer validity checks.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Use after free

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: < 72.0.3626.81

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attackers could exploit the vulnerability through a carefully crafted HTML page.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Update Google Chrome to version 72.0.3626.81 or higher.
Be cautious when visiting unknown or untrusted websites. Long-Term Security Practices:
Regularly update software and applications to the latest versions.
Implement proper security measures to prevent remote attacks.
Educate users on safe browsing practices.
Consider using security tools to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.
Patching and Updates: Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates.