CVE-2024-2887: Type Confusion in WebAssembly
First published: Thu Mar 21 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: Manfred Paul via Pwn2Own 2024 chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | ||
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Extended Stable | ||
| Google Chrome | <123.0.6312.86 | 123.0.6312.86 |
| Google Chrome | <123.0.6312.86 | |
| Fedora | =38 | |
| Fedora | =39 | |
| Fedora | =40 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_26.html (Advisory)
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-chrome-zero-days-exploited-at-pwn2own-2024/
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-2887 (Advisory)
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-one-more-chrome-zero-day-exploited-at-pwn2own/
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/330588502
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/G3RKI7VTQSIAI3PVZGRCHOSELTQXQ5FQ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3YUWGSMA5X2NQP5XEFCLRWNX6246GZ2C/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IQMRHKDEG4J7TMRRRGUGW6GS4MVBX5IT/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/blog/2024/5/2/cve-2024-2887-a-pwn2own-winning-bug-in-google-chrome
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2887?
CVE-2024-2887 is classified as a type confusion vulnerability that could potentially allow for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2887?
To fix CVE-2024-2887, users should update Google Chrome to version 123.0.6312.86 or later, or ensure that their Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) browser is fully updated.
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2024-2887?
CVE-2024-2887 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 123.0.6312.86.
Does CVE-2024-2887 affect Microsoft Edge?
Yes, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is affected by CVE-2024-2887 since it incorporates Chromium.
What types of systems are at risk due to CVE-2024-2887?
CVE-2024-2887 poses a risk to any system running vulnerable versions of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), including multiple distributions of Fedora.
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