CVE-2024-4331: Use after free in Picture In Picture
Chromium: CVE-2024-4331 Use after free in Picture In Picture
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 Picture In Picture in Google Chrome prior to 124.0.6367.118 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
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 124.0.6367.118 - Upgrade
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Chromium/Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 124.0.6367.118
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4331?
CVE-2024-4331 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4331?
To resolve CVE-2024-4331, update Google Chrome to version 124.0.6367.118 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-4331?
CVE-2024-4331 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 124.0.6367.118 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions that inherit Chromium.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4331?
CVE-2024-4331 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromium codebase.
Is CVE-2024-4331 present in Fedoraproject Fedora?
Yes, CVE-2024-4331 impacts Fedoraproject Fedora versions 38, 39, and 40.