CVE-2024-5831: Use after free in Dawn
Chromium: CVE-2024-5831 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 126.0.6478.54 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
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 126.0.6478.54 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium (Dawn)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 126.0.6478.54
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5831?
CVE-2024-5831 is a vulnerability classified with a severity that could allow an attacker to exploit a use after free issue.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5831?
To fix CVE-2024-5831, update Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.54 or later.
Which affected software is impacted by CVE-2024-5831?
CVE-2024-5831 affects Google Chrome versions below 126.0.6478.54 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) as it ingests Chromium.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2024-5831 involve?
CVE-2024-5831 involves a use after free vulnerability that can lead to potential code execution.
Is CVE-2024-5831 related to any specific operating systems?
CVE-2024-5831 is relevant to users of Fedora 39 and Fedora 40 due to their inclusion of the affected Chromium version.