CVE-2024-3839: Out of bounds read in Fonts

Published Jan 16, 2024
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-3839 Out of bounds read in Fonts

Other sources

Out of bounds read in Fonts in Google Chrome prior to 124.0.6367.60 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

MITRE

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

Credit

Ronald Crane (Zippenhop LLC)

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Google Chrome<124.0.6367.60
124.0.6367.60
Google Chrome<124.0.6367.60

Event History

Jan 16, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:46 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 18, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3839?

CVE-2024-3839 has been classified with a high severity level due to the potential for out of bounds read vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3839?

To fix CVE-2024-3839, ensure that your Chromium-based browser is updated to version 124.0.6367.60 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-3839?

CVE-2024-3839 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) if they are below version 124.0.6367.60.

4

When was CVE-2024-3839 disclosed?

CVE-2024-3839 was disclosed in April 2024 as part of a regular security update.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3839?

CVE-2024-3839 is categorized as an out of bounds read vulnerability.

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