CVE-2024-5494: Use after free in Dawn
Chromium: CVE-2024-5494 Use after free in Dawn
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 Dawn 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
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 125.0.6422.141 - Upgrade
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Chromium (Dawn)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 125.0.6422.141 - Upgrade
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Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based, ingests Chromium)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 125.0.6422.141
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5494?
CVE-2024-5494 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5494?
To fix CVE-2024-5494, update Google Chrome to version 125.0.6422.141 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5494?
CVE-2024-5494 affects Google Chrome up to version 125.0.6422.141, as well as Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that utilizes the Chromium engine.
Is CVE-2024-5494 exploitable on all platforms?
CVE-2024-5494 can be exploited on platforms where vulnerable versions of Google Chrome are installed, including Windows and Fedora 39 and 40.
Has CVE-2024-5494 been fixed in all major browsers?
Yes, the vulnerability has been addressed in the latest updates for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).