Vulnerability Description
Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 130.0.6723.58 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 130.0.6723.58 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release Notes
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/368672129Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-9959?
CVE-2024-9959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 130.0.6723.58 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extens...
How severe is CVE-2024-9959?
CVE-2024-9959 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-2024-9959?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.