Vulnerability Description
CEF (Chromium Embedded Framework ) is a simple framework for embedding Chromium-based browsers in other applications. `CefLayeredWindowUpdaterOSR::OnAllocatedSharedMemory` does not check the size of the shared memory, which leads to out-of-bounds read outside the sandbox. This vulnerability was patched in commit 1f55d2e.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chromiumembedded | Chromium Embedded Framework | < 2024-01-05 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/chromiumembedded/cef/commit/1f55d2e12f62cfdfbf9da6968fde2f928Patch
- https://github.com/chromiumembedded/cef/security/advisories/GHSA-m375-jw5x-x8mgExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/chromiumembedded/cef/commit/1f55d2e12f62cfdfbf9da6968fde2f928Patch
- https://github.com/chromiumembedded/cef/security/advisories/GHSA-m375-jw5x-x8mgExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-21639?
CVE-2024-21639 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). CEF (Chromium Embedded Framework ) is a simple framework for embedding Chromium-based browsers in other applications. `CefLayeredWindowUpdaterOSR::OnAllocatedSharedMemory` does not check the size of t...
How severe is CVE-2024-21639?
CVE-2024-21639 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-21639?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Chromiumembedded Chromium Embedded Framework.