CVE-2024-9120: Use after free in Dawn
Chromium: CVE-2024-9120 Use after free in Dawn
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 Dawn in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 129.0.6668.70 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 129.0.6668.70 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 129.0.6668.70-1~deb12u1 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 129.0.6668.70-1 - Upgrade
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alpine/qt6-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.7.2-r6 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1 - Upgrade
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Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 129.0.6668.70
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-9120?
CVE-2024-9120 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through use after free issues.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9120?
To fix CVE-2024-9120, users should update Google Chrome to version 129.0.6668.70 or later or update Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to the latest stable version.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-9120?
CVE-2024-9120 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 129.0.6668.70 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) versions prior to their latest releases.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-9120?
CVE-2024-9120 is classified as a use after free vulnerability which can lead to potential code execution.
Is CVE-2024-9120 present in Microsoft Edge versions?
Yes, CVE-2024-9120 is present in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) and older versions of Microsoft Edge prior to their current updates.