CVE-2024-8198: High Heap buffer overflow in Skia
Chromium: CVE-2024-8198 Heap buffer overflow in Skia
Other sources
Heap buffer overflow in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 128.0.6613.113 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
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
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Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8198?
CVE-2024-8198 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential impact on system integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8198?
To fix CVE-2024-8198, you should update your Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser to the latest version.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-8198?
CVE-2024-8198 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 128.0.6613.113 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) prior to 128.0.2739.54.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8198?
CVE-2024-8198 is classified as a heap buffer overflow vulnerability.
Who reported CVE-2024-8198?
CVE-2024-8198 was reported by the Chromium security team, which includes contributors from Google and the broader open-source community.