CVE-2024-5844: Heap buffer overflow in Tab Strip
Chromium: CVE-2024-5844 Heap buffer overflow in Tab Strip
Other sources
Heap buffer overflow in Tab Strip in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
— MITRE
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
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 126.0.6478.54 - Upgrade
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chromium/chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 126.0.6478.54
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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.