CVE-2024-5847: Use after free in PDFium

Published May 18, 2024
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-5847 Use after free in PDFium

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 PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

MITRE

Credit

Han Zheng (HexHive)

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Google Chrome<126.0.6478.54
126.0.6478.54
Google Chrome<126.0.6478.54
fedoraproject fedora=39
fedoraproject fedora=40

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome (Trace Event) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 126.0.6478.54
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium-based (Microsoft Edge / Google Chrome via Chromium) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 126.0.6478.54

Event History

May 18, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jun 13, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 30, 56534
Event
via FIRST·03:58 AM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5847?

CVE-2024-5847 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential to allow attackers to exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in web browsers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5847?

To mitigate CVE-2024-5847, users should upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome, specifically version 126.0.6478.54 or above.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5847?

CVE-2024-5847 primarily affects Google Chrome versions below 126.0.6478.54 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that incorporates Chromium.

4

Is CVE-2024-5847 present in Fedora 39 and 40?

Yes, CVE-2024-5847 is identified in Fedora 39 and 40, affecting the system's Chromium browser implementations.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-5847?

CVE-2024-5847 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized memory access, potentially allowing remote code execution.

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