Vulnerability Description
Use after free in User Education in Google Chrome prior to 127.0.6533.72 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 127.0.6533.72 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release Notes
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/340098902Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-6998?
CVE-2024-6998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Use after free in User Education in Google Chrome prior to 127.0.6533.72 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via a c...
How severe is CVE-2024-6998?
CVE-2024-6998 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-2024-6998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.