CVE-2024-8637: Use after free in Media Router
Chromium: CVE-2024-8637 Use after free in Media Router
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 Media Router in Google Chrome on Android prior to 128.0.6613.137 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 128.0.6613.137 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.73-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.73-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.47-1Fixed in 156.0.8078.73-1 - Upgrade
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Google Chrome on Androidto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 128.0.6613.137
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8637?
CVE-2024-8637 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8637?
To mitigate CVE-2024-8637, you should update Google Chrome to version 128.0.6613.137 or later and Microsoft Edge to version 128.0.2739.79 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-8637?
CVE-2024-8637 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 128.0.6613.137 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) prior to the latest update.
Is my version of Google Chrome safe from CVE-2024-8637?
If you are using Google Chrome version 128.0.6613.137 or later, you are not vulnerable to CVE-2024-8637.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8637?
CVE-2024-8637 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.