CVE-2024-5837: Type Confusion in V8

Published May 23, 2024
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-5837 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

Credit

Anonymous

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/V8 (Google Chrome) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 126.0.6478.54
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 126.0.6478.54

Event History

May 23, 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·03:58 AM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5837?

CVE-2024-5837 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for type confusion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5837?

To fix CVE-2024-5837, upgrade Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.54 or later, or apply the latest updates for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).

3

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2024-5837?

CVE-2024-5837 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 126.0.6478.54 and certain versions of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that utilize the affected Chromium base.

4

Is CVE-2024-5837 specific to Google Chrome?

No, CVE-2024-5837 also impacts Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) due to its reliance on the Chromium engine.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5837?

CVE-2024-5837 is a type confusion vulnerability that can lead to potential exploitation if not addressed.

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