ID:6021 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Google Chrome - CVE-2019-5786

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6021 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Google Chrome - CVE-2019-5786

ID:6021 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Google Chrome - CVE-2019-5786

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU17898
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5786
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in FileReader. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file with Google Chrome, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.