CVE-2024-2173: Out of bounds memory access in V8
First published: Mon Feb 19 2024(Updated: )
<p>This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024">Google Chrome Releases</a> for more information.</p>
Credit: 5fceb6172bbf7e2c5a948183b53565b9 chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | ||
| Google Chrome | <122.0.6261.111 | |
| Fedora | =40 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/325893559
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-2173 (Advisory)
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/03/stable-channel-update-for-chromeos.html (Advisory)
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OYEGSHTMXIPXD5OW5CXVWQS3ZUBCBSXG/
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2173?
CVE-2024-2173 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates a medium risk to affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2173?
To fix CVE-2024-2173, ensure that you are using the latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) as updates will mitigate the vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-2173?
CVE-2024-2173 affects Google Chrome versions up to 122.0.6261.111, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), and Fedora 40.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2173?
CVE-2024-2173 is an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability that can lead to potential data corruption or denial of service.
Who reported CVE-2024-2173?
CVE-2024-2173 was assigned by the Chrome team after identifying a security issue in the Chromium project.
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