CVE-2024-12692: Type Confusion in V8
Chromium: CVE-2024-12692 Type Confusion in V8
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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 131.0.6778.204 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-12692?
CVE-2024-12692 has been assessed with a high severity rating due to its potential to allow type confusion vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12692?
To mitigate CVE-2024-12692, users should update Google Chrome to version 131.0.6778.204 or Microsoft Edge to the latest version available.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-12692?
CVE-2024-12692 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 131.0.6778.204 and Microsoft Edge versions prior to 131.0.2903.112.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12692?
CVE-2024-12692 is classified as a type confusion vulnerability within the Chromium engine.
Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2024-12692?
CVE-2024-12692 is addressed by the developers of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge as part of their security updates.