CVE-2024-12381: Type Confusion in V8

Published Dec 2, 2024
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-12381 Type Confusion in V8

Other sources

This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.

Microsoft

Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 131.0.6778.139 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

MITRE

Credit

Seunghyun Lee@@0x10n

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<131.0.2903.99
Google Chrome<131.0.6778.139
131.0.6778.139
Google Chrome<131.0.6778.139

Event History

Dec 2, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Dec 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12381?

CVE-2024-12381 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for type confusion, which can lead to exploitation in affected software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-12381?

To fix CVE-2024-12381, update Google Chrome to version 131.0.6778.139 or later, or ensure your Microsoft Edge is updated to the latest version.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2024-12381?

Google Chrome versions prior to 131.0.6778.139 are affected by CVE-2024-12381.

4

Is Microsoft Edge affected by CVE-2024-12381?

Yes, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is affected, and users must ensure they are on the latest security update.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12381?

CVE-2024-12381 is a type confusion vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

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