CVE-2024-6997: Use after free in Tabs

Published Feb 15, 2024
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-6997 Use after free in Tabs

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 Tabs in Google Chrome prior to 127.0.6533.72 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: Medium)

MITRE

Credit

Sven Dysthe -dys)@@svn

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<127.0.2651.74
Google Chrome<127.0.6533.72
127.0.6533.72
Google Chrome<127.0.6533.72

Event History

Feb 15, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Aug 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6997?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6997?

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

5

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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