CVE-2024-4060: Use after free in Dawn
First published: Tue Apr 09 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: wgslfuzz chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <124.0.6367.78 | 124.0.6367.78 |
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | ||
| Google Chrome | <124.0.6367.78 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =40 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_24.html (Advisory)
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/333420620
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UOC3HLIZCGMIJLJ6LME5UWUUIFLXEGRN/
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-4060 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4060?
CVE-2024-4060 is a high-severity vulnerability due to its use-after-free characteristics.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4060?
To fix CVE-2024-4060, update Google Chrome to version 124.0.6367.78 or higher.
Which browsers are affected by CVE-2024-4060?
CVE-2024-4060 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that rely on the affected Chromium version.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4060?
CVE-2024-4060 is categorized as a use-after-free vulnerability.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-4060?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2024-4060; updating to the latest version is advised.
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