CVE-2024-5157: Use after free in Scheduling

Reference Links

• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.html (Advisory)
• https://issues.chromium.org/issues/336012573
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-5157 (Advisory)
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5KEVD4433KTOCYY6V4I7MMYKQ6URUS4L/
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FX6IYZ6XF7B2WE66NFPNI2NHWJFI6VDF/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 2354848576858435852

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2024-5158
• CVE-2024-5159
• CVE-2024-5160

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.