CVE-2024-6777: Use after free in Navigation
Chromium: CVE-2024-6777 Use after free in Navigation
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 Navigation in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.182 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
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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
Google Chrome/Chromium (embedded in Microsoft Edge Chromium-based)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 126.0.6478.182 - Compensating control
Mitigate until patched by ensuring users do not install untrusted/malicious Chrome extensions (the issue can be triggered after a malicious extension is installed).
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6777?
CVE-2024-6777 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6777?
To mitigate CVE-2024-6777, update Google Chrome to version 126.0.6478.182 or later, and ensure your Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is also updated.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6777?
CVE-2024-6777 is identified as a use after free vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-6777?
CVE-2024-6777 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 126.0.6478.182 and Microsoft Edge versions prior to 126.0.2592.113.
When was CVE-2024-6777 disclosed?
CVE-2024-6777 was disclosed in July 2024.