CVE-2024-1939: Type Confusion in V8

Reference Links

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-1939 (Advisory)
• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.html (Advisory)
• https://issues.chromium.org/issues/323694592
• 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-2024-1938

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2024-1939?

  CVE-2024-1939 has a critical severity rating due to a type confusion vulnerability in Chromium.

• How do I fix CVE-2024-1939?

  To fix CVE-2024-1939, users should update their Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) browser to version 122.0.6261.94 or later.

• Which software is affected by CVE-2024-1939?

  CVE-2024-1939 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 122.0.6261.94, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), and several Fedora releases.

• What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1939?

  CVE-2024-1939 is categorized as a type confusion vulnerability, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

• Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-1939?

  As of now, there have been no public exploits reported for CVE-2024-1939, but it is still essential to apply updates promptly.