CVE-2024-12694: Use after free in Compositing

Published Sep 19, 2024
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-12694 Use after free in Compositing

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

Use after free in Compositing 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

Credit

Anonymous

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<131.0.2903.112
Google Chrome<131.0.6778.204
131.0.6778.204
Google Chrome<131.0.6778.204

Event History

Sep 19, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12694?

CVE-2024-12694 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through a use-after-free condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-12694?

To mitigate the effects of CVE-2024-12694, users should update Google Chrome to version 131.0.6778.204 or later and ensure Microsoft Edge is updated as per the latest security recommendations.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12694?

CVE-2024-12694 affects Google Chrome versions up to 131.0.6778.204 and Microsoft Edge versions up to 131.0.2903.112.

4

Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2024-12694?

CVE-2024-12694 was identified and assigned by Google Chrome development team, and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) relies on Chromium updates for resolution.

5

Is CVE-2024-12694 actively being exploited?

Current assessments have not indicated active exploitation in the wild for CVE-2024-12694, but updating is highly recommended to ensure security.

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