high
8.8
CWE
416
EPSS
0.054%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-5847: Use after free in PDFium

First published: Sat May 18 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: Han Zheng (HexHive) chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome<126.0.6478.54
126.0.6478.54
Google Chrome<126.0.6478.54
Fedora=39
Fedora=40
Microsoft Edge Chromium
fix available externally

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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