CVE-2024-1059: Use after free in WebRTC
Chromium: CVE-2024-1059 Use after free in WebRTC
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 Peer Connection in Google Chrome prior to 121.0.6167.139 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit stack corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
— MITRE
Credit
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 121.0.6167.139 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium (Google Chrome/Chrome Releases)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 121.0.6167.139 - Compensating control
Mitigate by restricting browsing/exposure of untrusted content until Chromium is updated, since exploitation is via a crafted HTML page and occurs in WebRTC (Peer Connection).
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1059?
CVE-2024-1059 is classified with high severity due to its potential for exploitation through a use after free vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1059?
To fix CVE-2024-1059, update Google Chrome to version 121.0.6167.139 or later.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-1059?
CVE-2024-1059 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 121.0.6167.139 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that ingests the affected Chromium.
Is CVE-2024-1059 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2024-1059 is considered a remote vulnerability as it can be exploited in the context of web content.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1059?
CVE-2024-1059 is a use after free vulnerability, which may lead to memory corruption.