CVE-2024-4949: Use after free in V8
First published: Sat Feb 24 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>
Credit: Ganjiang Zhou @refrain_areu ChaMd5 chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <125.0.6422.60 | 125.0.6422.60 |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <125.0.6422.60 | |
| Fedora | =38 | |
| Fedora | =39 | |
| Fedora | =40 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html (Advisory)
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-4949 (Advisory)
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/326607001
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WSUWM73ZCXTN62AT2REYQDD5ZKPFMDZD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6G7EYH2JAK5OJPVNC6AXYQ5K7YGYNCDN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NTSN22LNYXMWHVTYNOYQVOY7VDZFHENQ/
Peer vulnerabilities
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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.
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