CVE-2024-6290: Use after free in Dawn
Chromium: CVE-2024-6290 Use after free in Dawn
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 Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.126 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 126.0.6478.126 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium (Google Chrome / Edge Chromium-based)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 126.0.6478.126
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6290?
CVE-2024-6290 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6290?
To fix CVE-2024-6290, update Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.126 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-6290?
CVE-2024-6290 affects Google Chrome versions below 126.0.6478.126 and Microsoft Edge based on Chromium.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6290?
CVE-2024-6290 is categorized as a use after free vulnerability.
Has CVE-2024-6290 been patched?
Yes, CVE-2024-6290 has been patched in the latest releases of affected browsers.