CVE-2024-1938: Type Confusion in V8

Reference Links

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-1938 (Advisory)
• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.html (Advisory)
• https://issues.chromium.org/issues/324596281
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FGWSP5MIK7CDWJQHN2SJJX2YGSSS7E4O/
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/L6KJCEJWJR5Z54Z75LRJGELDNMFDKLZG/
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YTGM2WHYSZAUUPENB7YO6E5ONAKE6AKJ/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 1991636383217164023

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2024-1939

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2024-1938?

  CVE-2024-1938 is classified with a high severity due to a type confusion vulnerability in Chromium.

• How do I fix CVE-2024-1938?

  To remedy CVE-2024-1938, update Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge to version 122.0.6261.94 or later.

• Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2024-1938?

  CVE-2024-1938 affects Google Chrome versions before 122.0.6261.94 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) prior to the latest updates.

• Is CVE-2024-1938 applicable to Fedora users?

  Yes, CVE-2024-1938 impacts Fedora users running versions 38, 39, and 40.

• What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1938?

  CVE-2024-1938 is identified as a type confusion vulnerability, which can lead to potential exploitation.