CVE-2024-6773: Type Confusion in V8
Chromium: CVE-2024-6773 Type Confusion in V8
Other sources
Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.182 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
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
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 126.0.6478.182 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium/V8 (Google Chrome)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 126.0.6478.182
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6773?
CVE-2024-6773 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6773?
To fix CVE-2024-6773, update Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.182 or later.
Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2024-6773?
Microsoft Edge versions prior to 126.0.2592.113 are affected by CVE-2024-6773.
Is Ubuntu Linux affected by CVE-2024-6773?
Ubuntu Linux is not affected by CVE-2024-6773 when running version 22.04.
When was CVE-2024-6773 disclosed?
CVE-2024-6773 was disclosed in July 2024.