CVE-2024-5841: Use after free in V8
Chromium: CVE-2024-5841 Use after free 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
Use after free in V8 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: Medium)
— MITRE
Credit
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/Google Chrometo 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-2024-5841?
CVE-2024-5841 has been rated with a high severity due to its use-after-free vulnerability in Chromium.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5841?
To fix CVE-2024-5841, ensure that you update Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.54 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2024-5841?
All versions of Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 are affected by CVE-2024-5841.
Does CVE-2024-5841 affect Microsoft Edge?
Yes, CVE-2024-5841 affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) as it ingests Chromium.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2024-5841?
CVE-2024-5841 primarily affects systems running Google Chrome versions below 126.0.6478.54 and specific versions of Fedora.