CVE-2019-13729: Use After Free
An use after free flaw was found in the WebSockets component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=102548
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Use-after-free in WebSockets in Google Chrome prior to 79.0.3945.79 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-13729?
CVE-2019-13729 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2019-13729?
CVE-2019-13729 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-13729?
Google Chrome versions prior to 79.0.3945.79 are affected by CVE-2019-13729.
How can I fix CVE-2019-13729?
To fix CVE-2019-13729, update your Google Chrome to version 79.0.3945.79 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-13729?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-13729 on the Debian Security Tracker, Chromium issue tracker, and Google Chrome Releases blog.