CVE-2024-0518: Type Confusion in V8
First published: Sun Dec 03 2023(Updated: )
<p>This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024">Google Chrome Releases</a> for more information.</p>
Credit: Ganjiang Zhou @refrain_areu ChaMd5 chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Microsoft Edge Beta | <120.0.2210.144 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =120.0.6099.224 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =120.0.6099.225 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | =120.0.6099.234 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <120.0.6099.234 | 120.0.6099.234 |
| Google Chrome | <120.0.6099.224 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =38 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =39 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1507412
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-0518 (Advisory)
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IIUBRVICICWREJQUVT67RS7E4PVZQ5RS/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TNN4SO5UI3U3Q6ASTVT6WMZ4723FYDLH/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-first-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day-of-2024/
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-0518?
CVE-2024-0518 is classified as a critical vulnerability related to type confusion in the V8 engine of Chromium.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0518?
To fix CVE-2024-0518, ensure that you update Google Chrome to version 120.0.6099.234 or later, or Microsoft Edge to version 120.0.2210.144 or later.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2024-0518?
CVE-2024-0518 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 120.0.6099.234 and Microsoft Edge versions prior to 120.0.2210.144.
Can CVE-2024-0518 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-0518 can potentially be exploited remotely, leading to compromise of affected systems.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-0518?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-0518 include code execution and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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