Exploited
critical
9.6
CWE
843
EPSS
0.229%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-4947: Type Confusion in V8

First published: Mon May 13 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> <p>Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2024-4947 exists in the wild.</p>

Credit: Vasily Berdnikov @vaber_b KasperskyBoris Larin @oct0xor Kaspersky chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome<125.0.6422.60
125.0.6422.60
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
fix available externally
Google Chromium V8
Google Chrome<125.0.6422.60
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
Fedoraproject Fedora=40
Fedora=38
Fedora=39
Fedora=40

Remedy

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-4947?

    CVE-2024-4947 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-4947?

    To fix CVE-2024-4947, ensure that you update Google Chrome to version 125.0.6422.60 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2024-4947?

    CVE-2024-4947 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 125.0.6422.60, as well as Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) and various versions of Fedora.

  • Is there an exploit available for CVE-2024-4947?

    Yes, Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2024-4947 is in the wild, making it critical to apply patches quickly.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-4947?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2024-4947 include unauthorized access or control over affected systems, leading to data breaches.

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