CVE-2024-5160: Heap buffer overflow in Dawn

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-5160 Heap buffer overflow in Dawn

Other sources

Heap buffer overflow in Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.76 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

MITRE

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

Credit

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Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Google Chrome<125.0.6422.76
125.0.6422.76
All of the following
Google Chrome<125.0.6422.76
Microsoft Windows
fedoraproject fedora=39
fedoraproject fedora=40

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome (Trace Event) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 125.0.6422.76
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium/Google Chrome to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 125.0.6422.76
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 125.0.6422.76

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
May 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 25, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5160?

CVE-2024-5160 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through heap buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5160?

To fix CVE-2024-5160, update Google Chrome to version 125.0.6422.76 or later, and ensure Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is updated accordingly.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2024-5160?

CVE-2024-5160 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.76.

4

Do Microsoft Edge users need to take action for CVE-2024-5160?

Yes, users of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) should update their browser to ensure they are protected from CVE-2024-5160.

5

Is CVE-2024-5160 patched in Fedora?

Fedora 39 and 40 include updates that address CVE-2024-5160, and users should ensure their systems are up to date.

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