CVE-2019-5825
MediumExploitedPublic exploitOut of bounds write in JavaScript in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.86 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Published Nov 25, 2019 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-5825, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-5825
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-5825 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3.1) affecting Chrome (Google), chromium (debian), chromium-browser (ubuntu) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 24, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 73.0.3683.86, chromium 75.0.3770.80-1, chromium 76.0.3809.100-1~deb10u1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
56%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Out of bounds write in JavaScript in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.86 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 24, 2019 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 8, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
17 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ChromeGoogle | >= unspecified | 73.0.3683.86 |
| chromiumdebian | See advisory | 75.0.3770.80-1 |
| chromium-browserubuntu | See advisory | 74.0.3729.169-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 |
| nodejsphoton | See advisory | 16.20.0-1.ph3 |
Patched Releases
Chrome
73.0.3683.86
chromium
75.0.3770.80-1, 76.0.3809.100-1~deb10u1
chromium-browser
0:74.0.3729.108-1.el6_10, 74.0.3729.169-0ubuntu0.16.04.1, 74.0.3729.169-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
nodejs
16.20.0-1.ph3
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 24, 2019
Publicly disclosed
Nov 25, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryRHSA-2019:1021
- advisoryhttps://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.html
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-5825
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-5825
- advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
FAQ
Common Questions.
Out of bounds write in JavaScript in Google Chrome prior to 73.0.3683.86 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Affected: Chrome (Google) versions >= unspecified; chromium (debian); chromium-browser (ubuntu), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 24, 2019.
Yes. It was added on Jun 8, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 22, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 73.0.3683.86, chromium 75.0.3770.80-1, chromium 76.0.3809.100-1~deb10u1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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