CVE-2024-1938: Type Confusion in V8
Chromium: CVE-2024-1938 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 122.0.6261.94 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit object corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1938?
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.