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Chromium: CVE-2024-4058 Type Confusion in ANGLE
Other sources
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
Type confusion in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 124.0.6367.78 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Critical)
— MITRE
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium (ChromeOS LTS channel)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1200.6099.309 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome / Chromium (desktop)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 124.0.6367.78
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4058?
CVE-2024-4058 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its type confusion issue in the Chromium engine.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4058?
To fix CVE-2024-4058, users should update their Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) or Google Chrome to the latest version available.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4058?
CVE-2024-4058 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 124.0.6367.78 and specific versions of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) without updates.
Is CVE-2024-4058 specific to Chrome or Edge?
CVE-2024-4058 affects both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) as they both utilize the Chromium engine.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4058?
CVE-2024-4058 is a type confusion vulnerability in the Chromium engine that could lead to unexpected behavior of applications.