What is the severity of CVE-2024-7979?

CVE-2024-7979 is classified as a high severity vulnerability affecting Chromium-based browsers.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7979?

To resolve CVE-2024-7979, users should update their Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browsers to version 128.0.6613.84 or later.

Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2024-7979?

CVE-2024-7979 affects Microsoft Edge versions up to, but not including, 128.0.2739.42.

What types of software are impacted by CVE-2024-7979?

CVE-2024-7979 impacts Chromium-based browsers, specifically Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.

Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable due to CVE-2024-7979?

No, Microsoft Windows itself is not vulnerable due to CVE-2024-7979; the vulnerability affects the browsers running on Windows.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-7979

high

7.8

CWE

345

EPSS

0.046%

29/7/2024

21/8/2024

26/8/2024

CVE-2024-7979: Insufficient data validation in Installer

First published: Mon Jul 29 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: VulnNoob chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Edge		fix available externally
Microsoft Edge Beta	<128.0.2739.42
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<128.0.6613.84	128.0.6613.84
All of
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<128.0.6613.84
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7979?
CVE-2024-7979 is classified as a high severity vulnerability affecting Chromium-based browsers.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7979?
To resolve CVE-2024-7979, users should update their Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browsers to version 128.0.6613.84 or later.
Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2024-7979?
CVE-2024-7979 affects Microsoft Edge versions up to, but not including, 128.0.2739.42.
What types of software are impacted by CVE-2024-7979?
CVE-2024-7979 impacts Chromium-based browsers, specifically Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable due to CVE-2024-7979?
No, Microsoft Windows itself is not vulnerable due to CVE-2024-7979; the vulnerability affects the browsers running on Windows.

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