CVE-2024-7967: High Heap buffer overflow in Fonts
First published: Wed Aug 21 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 (Chromium-based) | ||
| Microsoft Edge | <128.0.2739.42 | |
| Google Chrome | <128.0.6613.84 |
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Reference Links
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-7967 (Advisory)
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.html
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/355731798
- 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-2024-7967?
CVE-2024-7967 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7967?
To remediate CVE-2024-7967, users should update their Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browsers to the latest versions.
Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2024-7967?
Microsoft Edge versions prior to 128.0.2739.42 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-7967, requiring an update to mitigate the risk.
Is Google Chrome affected by CVE-2024-7967?
Yes, Google Chrome versions below 128.0.6613.84 are impacted by CVE-2024-7967 and need to be updated.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-7967?
CVE-2024-7967 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access or code execution.
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