8.8
CWE
416
EPSS
0.061%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-6997: Use after free in Tabs

First published: Thu Feb 15 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: Sven Dysthe -dys) @svn chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge Beta<127.0.2651.74
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<127.0.6533.72
127.0.6533.72
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<127.0.6533.72

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-6997?

    CVE-2024-6997 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-6997?

    To address CVE-2024-6997, update Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to at least version 127.0.6533.72.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6997?

    Microsoft Edge versions below 127.0.2651.74 and Google Chrome versions below 127.0.6533.72 are affected by CVE-2024-6997.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6997?

    CVE-2024-6997 is categorized as a use-after-free vulnerability.

  • Is CVE-2024-6997 specific to Chrome or Edge?

    CVE-2024-6997 affects both Google Chrome and the Chromium-based Microsoft Edge.

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