CVE-2024-5496: Use after free in Media Session
First published: Mon May 06 2024(Updated: )
<p>This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024">Google Chrome Releases</a> for more information.</p>
Credit: Cassidy Kim @cassidy6564 chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <125.0.6422.141 | 125.0.6422.141 |
| Google Chrome | <125.0.6422.141 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =39 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =40 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.html (Advisory)
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-5496 (Advisory)
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/338929744
- 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/
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5496?
CVE-2024-5496 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its use-after-free nature.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5496?
To mitigate CVE-2024-5496, users should update Google Chrome to version 125.0.6422.141 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-5496?
CVE-2024-5496 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 125.0.6422.141 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that ingests the vulnerable Chromium code.
What causes CVE-2024-5496?
CVE-2024-5496 is caused by a use-after-free vulnerability in the Chromium codebase.
Can CVE-2024-5496 affect my browsing experience?
Yes, CVE-2024-5496 can potentially lead to crashes or exploitation, impacting your browsing experience.
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