CVE-2024-2885: Use after free in Dawn

Published Mar 11, 2024
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-2885 Use after free in Dawn

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 Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 123.0.6312.86 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

MITRE

Credit

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Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Extended Stable
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Google Chrome<123.0.6312.86
123.0.6312.86
Google Chrome<123.0.6312.86
fedoraproject fedora=38
fedoraproject fedora=39
fedoraproject fedora=40

Event History

Mar 11, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Mar 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:09 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 27, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2885?

CVE-2024-2885 has been classified with a high severity level due to its potential for exploitation in affected software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-2885?

To fix CVE-2024-2885, update your Google Chrome to version 123.0.6312.86 or later, or ensure your Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is updated to the latest version.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-2885?

CVE-2024-2885 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 123.0.6312.86 and the various versions of Microsoft Edge that utilize a Chromium-based engine.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-2885?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2024-2885; the recommended solution is to apply the necessary updates to the affected software.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2885?

CVE-2024-2885 is identified as a 'use after free' vulnerability, which can lead to potential exploitation by attackers.

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