Vulnerability Description
Use after free in Browser UI in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 126.0.6478.54 | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.Third Party Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40062622Permissions Required
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.Third Party Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40062622Permissions Required
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-5842?
CVE-2024-5842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Use after free in Browser UI in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to perform an out of bounds memory read via a craf...
How severe is CVE-2024-5842?
CVE-2024-5842 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5842?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Fedoraproject Fedora.