CVE-2024-0813: Use after free in Reading Mode
Chromium: CVE-2024-0813 Use after free in Reading Mode
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-0813?
CVE-2024-0813 affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Google Chrome, and Fedora versions 38 and 39.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0813?
CVE-2024-0813 is a use after free vulnerability, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Who reported CVE-2024-0813?
CVE-2024-0813 was reported by the Chromium security team and assigned to Google Chrome.