CVE-2024-4949: Use after free in V8
Chromium: CVE-2024-4949 Use after free in V8
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 V8 in Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.60 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
— 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 125.0.6422.60 - Upgrade
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Chromium / Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 125.0.6422.60Patch CVE-2024-4949
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-4949?
CVE-2024-4949 has a high severity rating due to a use after free vulnerability in Chromium.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4949?
To fix CVE-2024-4949, update Google Chrome to version 125.0.6422.60 or later, and ensure Microsoft Edge is also updated.
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2024-4949?
CVE-2024-4949 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.60.
Is Microsoft Edge vulnerable to CVE-2024-4949?
Yes, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is vulnerable to CVE-2024-4949 and should be updated to the latest version.
Which Fedora versions are impacted by CVE-2024-4949?
CVE-2024-4949 impacts Fedora versions 38, 39, and 40.