CVE-2024-5846: Use after free in PDFium

Reference Links

• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
• https://issues.chromium.org/issues/341095523
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-5846 (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-2024-5838
• CVE-2024-5839
• CVE-2024-5840
• CVE-2024-5841
• CVE-2024-5842
• CVE-2024-5843
• CVE-2024-5844
• CVE-2024-5845
• CVE-2024-5847

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2024-5846?

  CVE-2024-5846 has been classified with a high severity rating due to potential exploitation risks.

• How do I fix CVE-2024-5846?

  To fix CVE-2024-5846, update Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.54 or later.

• What software is affected by CVE-2024-5846?

  CVE-2024-5846 affects Google Chrome versions before 126.0.6478.54 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) utilizing affected Chromium components.

• What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-5846?

  CVE-2024-5846 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption and potential exploitation.

• Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-5846 if I cannot update immediately?

  Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-5846, and immediate updating is strongly recommended to mitigate risks.