CVE-2024-5835: Heap buffer overflow in Tab Groups

Published May 22, 2024
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-5835 Heap buffer overflow in Tab Groups

Other sources

Heap buffer overflow in Tab Groups in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

MITRE

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

Credit

Weipeng Jiang@@Krace(VRI)

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Google Chrome<126.0.6478.54
126.0.6478.54
Google Chrome<126.0.6478.54
fedoraproject fedora=39
fedoraproject fedora=40

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome (Trace Event) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 126.0.6478.54
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium (Tab Groups) / Google Chrome to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 126.0.6478.54

Event History

May 22, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jun 13, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 30, 56534
Event
via FIRST·04:48 PM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5835?

CVE-2024-5835 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause heap buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5835?

To fix CVE-2024-5835, users should update to Google Chrome version 126.0.6478.54 or later, or apply updates from Microsoft for Edge (Chromium-based).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-5835?

CVE-2024-5835 affects Google Chrome up to version 126.0.6478.54, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), and specific versions of Fedora.

4

Is CVE-2024-5835 exploited in the wild?

As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2024-5835 is actively being exploited in the wild.

5

What causes CVE-2024-5835 vulnerability?

CVE-2024-5835 is caused by a heap buffer overflow in the Chromium engine used in various web browsers.

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