CVE-2024-6989: High Use after free in Loader
First published: Thu Jul 25 2024(Updated: )
<p>This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024">Google Chrome Releases</a> for more information.</p>
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Microsoft Edge Beta | <127.0.2651.74 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <127.0.6533.72 |
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Reference Links
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-6989 (Advisory)
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_23.html
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/349342289
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/09/long-term-support-channel-update-for_23.html (Advisory)
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6989?
CVE-2024-6989 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6989?
To fix CVE-2024-6989, users should update Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2024-6989?
CVE-2024-6989 affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) and Google Chrome up to versions 127.0.2651.74 and 127.0.6533.72 respectively.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6989?
CVE-2024-6989 is a 'use after free' vulnerability which can lead to arbitrary code execution.
When was CVE-2024-6989 disclosed?
CVE-2024-6989 was disclosed by Google as part of their ongoing security updates for the Chromium project.
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