CVE-2019-5840: Race Condition

Published Jun 27, 2019
·
Updated

Incorrect security UI in popup blocker in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 75.0.3770.80 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium
90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1
Google Chrome<75.0.3770.80
Apple iPhone OS
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=29
Fedoraproject Fedora=30
openSUSE Backports=sle-15
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1
openSUSE Leap=42.3

Event History

Jun 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5840?

CVE-2019-5840 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-5840?

To fix CVE-2019-5840, update Google Chrome to version 75.0.3770.80 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2019-5840?

CVE-2019-5840 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 75.0.3770.80.

4

Can CVE-2019-5840 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-5840 can be exploited by a remote attacker through a crafted HTML page.

5

What platforms are affected by CVE-2019-5840?

CVE-2019-5840 impacts Google Chrome on iOS and various Debian and Fedora systems.

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