CVE-2024-3168: Use after free in DevTools
First published: Mon Feb 05 2024(Updated: )
Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 122.0.6261.57 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Credit: Cassidy Kim @cassidy6564 chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <122.0.6261.57 | 122.0.6261.57 |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <122.0.6261.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3168?
The severity of CVE-2024-3168 is classified as Medium.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3168?
To fix CVE-2024-3168, users should update to Google Chrome version 122.0.6261.57 or later.
What causes CVE-2024-3168?
CVE-2024-3168 is caused by a use after free vulnerability in DevTools in Google Chrome.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-3168?
Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 122.0.6261.57 are affected by CVE-2024-3168.
Can CVE-2024-3168 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-3168 allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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