CVE-2024-6775: Use after free in Media Stream

Published Jun 15, 2024
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-6775 Use after free in Media Stream

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 Media Stream in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.182 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

MITRE

Credit

Anonymous

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<126.0.2592.113
Google Chrome<126.0.6478.182
126.0.6478.182
Google Chrome<126.0.6478.182

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 126.0.6478.182
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Chromium / Google Chrome (Media Stream) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 126.0.6478.182

Event History

Jun 15, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6775?

CVE-2024-6775 has been assessed but specific severity ratings are not publicly disclosed.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6775?

To resolve CVE-2024-6775, upgrade Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.182 or later, or update Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) as recommended.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-6775?

CVE-2024-6775 affects Google Chrome versions before 126.0.6478.182 and certain versions of Microsoft Edge.

4

What does CVE-2024-6775 exploit?

CVE-2024-6775 is a use after free vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is it necessary to apply the fix for CVE-2024-6775?

Yes, it is essential to apply the fix for CVE-2024-6775 to ensure the security and stability of your browser.

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