CVE-2024-5844: Heap buffer overflow in Tab Strip
First published: Mon Apr 01 2024(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: Sri 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/331960660
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-5844 (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-2024-5844?
CVE-2024-5844 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data security.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5844?
To fix CVE-2024-5844, update Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.54 or later, or apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based).
What does CVE-2024-5844 affect?
CVE-2024-5844 affects Google Chrome versions up to 126.0.6478.54 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that utilizes Chromium.
Is CVE-2024-5844 being actively exploited?
There is currently no public information indicating that CVE-2024-5844 is actively being exploited in the wild.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5844?
CVE-2024-5844 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution.
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