CVE-2024-4060: Use after free in Dawn
Chromium: CVE-2024-4060 Use after free in Dawn
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
Use after free in Dawn 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: High)
— MITRE
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 124.0.6367.78 - Upgrade
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Chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 124.0.6367.78
Event History
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.