CVE-2024-5495: Use after free in Dawn

Reference Links

• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.html (Advisory)
• https://issues.chromium.org/issues/338103465
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-5495 (Advisory)
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/D5SQOWDIVBXQYQPPBSCH7EFISYAOCTHD/
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZW4TZXVPN3NLZ4UDGZP6OASUM4OVLXX2/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 8489370952282391364

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2024-5493
• CVE-2024-5494
• CVE-2024-5496
• CVE-2024-5497
• CVE-2024-5498
• CVE-2024-5499

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2024-5495?

  CVE-2024-5495 has been classified with a high severity rating due to the potential for exploitation via a use after free vulnerability.

• How do I fix CVE-2024-5495?

  To fix CVE-2024-5495, users should update Google Chrome to version 125.0.6422.141 or later, or apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

• Which software is affected by CVE-2024-5495?

  CVE-2024-5495 affects Google Chrome versions below 125.0.6422.141 and specified versions of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

• Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-5495?

  Currently, the best approach to mitigate CVE-2024-5495 is to ensure that your browser is updated to the latest version.

• Is CVE-2024-5495 being actively exploited in the wild?

  As of now, there is no public indication that CVE-2024-5495 is being actively exploited in the wild.