CVE-2024-4368: Use after free in Dawn
Chromium: CVE-2024-4368 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 124.0.6367.118 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
Upgrade
Chromium/Dawn (Chromium-based, including Google Chrome)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 124.0.6367.118
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4368?
CVE-2024-4368 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation via a use after free condition.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4368?
To mitigate CVE-2024-4368, users should update Google Chrome to version 124.0.6367.118 or later, or Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) as per the official release notes.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4368?
CVE-2024-4368 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 124.0.6367.118 and specific versions of Microsoft Edge that do not include the latest security patches.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2024-4368?
CVE-2024-4368 affects Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), and specific versions of Fedora.
What is a use after free vulnerability in CVE-2024-4368?
A use after free vulnerability in CVE-2024-4368 occurs when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.