CVE-2024-6293: Use after free in Dawn
Chromium: CVE-2024-6293 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 (Dawn)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 126.0.6478.126
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6293?
CVE-2024-6293 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation through a use-after-free condition.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6293?
To resolve CVE-2024-6293, update your Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.126 or later and ensure Microsoft Edge is also updated to the latest version.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-6293?
CVE-2024-6293 affects both Google Chrome and Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browsers.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-6293?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-6293; the best course of action is to apply the recommended updates.
What types of attacks could exploit CVE-2024-6293?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-6293 could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the browser.