CVE-2024-5833: Type Confusion in V8
Chromium: CVE-2024-5833 Type Confusion in V8
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
Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access 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 126.0.6478.54 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium (Google Chrome/Edge Chromium-based)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 126.0.6478.54
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Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5833?
CVE-2024-5833 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on affected software.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5833?
To fix CVE-2024-5833, users should update Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.54 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-5833?
CVE-2024-5833 affects Google Chrome before version 126.0.6478.54 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions utilizing the affected Chromium update.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5833?
CVE-2024-5833 is categorized as a type confusion vulnerability in the Chromium engine.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2024-5833?
Detailed information regarding CVE-2024-5833 can be found in the official release notes from Google and Microsoft regarding their respective browsers.