CVE-2024-0813: Use after free in Reading Mode

Published Aug 30, 2023
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-0813 Use after free in Reading Mode

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 Reading Mode in Google Chrome prior to 121.0.6167.85 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific UI interaction. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

MITRE

Credit

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Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<121.0.2277.83
Google Chrome<121.0.6167.85
121.0.6167.85
Google Chrome<121.0.6167.85
fedoraproject fedora=38
fedoraproject fedora=39

Event History

Aug 30, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 24, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0813?

CVE-2024-0813 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to the use after free issue in Chromium.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0813?

To fix CVE-2024-0813, update Microsoft Edge to version 121.0.2277.83 or higher, or update Google Chrome to version 121.0.6167.85 or higher.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-0813?

CVE-2024-0813 affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Google Chrome, and Fedora versions 38 and 39.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0813?

CVE-2024-0813 is a use after free vulnerability, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Who reported CVE-2024-0813?

CVE-2024-0813 was reported by the Chromium security team and assigned to Google Chrome.

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