CVE-2024-5493: Chrome Browser Security Fixes339877165 High Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC338929744 High CVE-2024-5496 Use after free in Media Session
Chromium: CVE-2024-5493 Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC
Other sources
Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.141 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption 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
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 125.0.6422.141 - Upgrade
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Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 125.0.6422.141
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5493?
CVE-2024-5493 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through a heap buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5493?
To fix CVE-2024-5493, ensure that you update Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) or Google Chrome to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-5493?
CVE-2024-5493 primarily affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) and Google Chrome versions prior to 125.0.6422.141.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2024-5493?
There are no specific workarounds recommended for CVE-2024-5493; updating to the latest browser version is the best mitigation.
Is the vulnerability CVE-2024-5493 present in Ubuntu?
CVE-2024-5493 does not affect Ubuntu Linux 22.04 but does affect supported versions of Chromium-based browsers on Fedora 39 and 40.