CVE-2024-5838: Type Confusion in V8

Reference Links

• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
• https://issues.chromium.org/issues/342522151
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-5838 (Advisory)
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7VXA32LXMNK3DSK3JBRLTBPFUH7LTODU/
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MPU7AB53QQVNTBPGRMJRY5SXJNYWW3FX/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 3745177939512192190

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2024-5830
• CVE-2024-5831
• CVE-2024-5832
• CVE-2024-5833
• CVE-2024-5834
• CVE-2024-5835
• CVE-2024-5836
• CVE-2024-5837
• CVE-2024-5839
• CVE-2024-5840
• CVE-2024-5841
• CVE-2024-5842
• CVE-2024-5843
• CVE-2024-5844
• CVE-2024-5845
• CVE-2024-5846
• CVE-2024-5847

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2024-5838?

  CVE-2024-5838 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause type confusion in the impacted software.

• How do I fix CVE-2024-5838?

  To fix CVE-2024-5838, users should update Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.54 or later, or update Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) as per Microsoft's guidance.

• Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-5838?

  CVE-2024-5838 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 and specific versions of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that utilize Chromium.

• What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5838?

  CVE-2024-5838 is categorized as a type confusion vulnerability which can lead to unexpected behaviors and exploitation.

• Is CVE-2024-5838 exploitable?

  Yes, CVE-2024-5838 is considered exploitable, making it critical for users to update their affected browsers promptly.