CVE-2024-6779: High Out of bounds memory access in V8

Reference Links

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-6779 (Advisory)
• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
• https://issues.chromium.org/issues/351327767
• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/09/long-term-support-channel-update-for_6.html (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 7795456027624786815

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2024-7965

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2024-6779?

  CVE-2024-6779 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for out-of-bounds memory access.

• How do I fix CVE-2024-6779?

  To resolve CVE-2024-6779, users should update Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome to the latest versions provided by the vendors.

• Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6779?

  CVE-2024-6779 affects Microsoft Edge versions up to 126.0.2592.113 and Google Chrome versions up to 126.0.6478.182.

• What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6779?

  CVE-2024-6779 is an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability that could lead to potential exploitation.

• Is CVE-2024-6779 fixed in the latest updates?

  Yes, CVE-2024-6779 has been addressed in the security updates released for both Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.