CVE-2024-5842: Use after free in Browser UI
First published: Thu Jan 12 2023(Updated: )
<p>This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024">Google Chrome Releases</a> for more information.</p>
Credit: Sven Dysthe @svn_dy chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <126.0.6478.54 | 126.0.6478.54 |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <126.0.6478.54 | |
| Fedora | =39 | |
| Fedora | =40 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40062622
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-5842 (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/
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5842?
CVE-2024-5842 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to a use after free issue in Chromium.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5842?
To fix CVE-2024-5842, update Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.54 or later, or ensure you are using the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-5842?
CVE-2024-5842 affects Google Chrome versions earlier than 126.0.6478.54 and certain versions of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5842?
CVE-2024-5842 is categorized as a memory corruption vulnerability, specifically a use after free condition.
How was CVE-2024-5842 reported?
CVE-2024-5842 was assigned by the Chrome security team after discovering the vulnerability through internal testing.
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