CVE-2024-5157: Use after free in Scheduling
Chromium: CVE-2024-5157 Use after free in Scheduling
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 Scheduling in Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.76 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox 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 125.0.6422.76 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium/Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 125.0.6422.76
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5157?
CVE-2024-5157 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via a use after free condition.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5157?
To remediate CVE-2024-5157, users should update Google Chrome to version 125.0.6422.76 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-5157?
CVE-2024-5157 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 125.0.6422.76 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that uses the Chromium engine.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5157?
CVE-2024-5157 is categorized as a use after free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Who is the vendor associated with CVE-2024-5157?
The primary vendor associated with CVE-2024-5157 is Google for Chrome and Microsoft for Edge (Chromium-based) which relies on the Chromium framework.