CVE-2024-3157: Out of bounds write in Compositing

Published Mar 26, 2024
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-3157 Out of bounds write in Compositing

Other sources

Out of bounds memory access in Compositing in Google Chrome prior to 123.0.6312.122 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the GPU process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via specific UI gestures. (Chromium security severity: High)

MITRE

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

Credit

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Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Google Chrome<123.0.6312.122
123.0.6312.122
Google Chrome<123.0.6312.122
fedoraproject fedora=38
fedoraproject fedora=39
fedoraproject fedora=40

Event History

Mar 26, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Apr 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3157?

CVE-2024-3157 is classified as a vulnerability that could lead to an out of bounds write, potentially allowing for system exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3157?

To fix CVE-2024-3157, update Google Chrome to version 123.0.6312.122 or higher, or update Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) to the latest version.

3

Which browsers are impacted by CVE-2024-3157?

CVE-2024-3157 affects Google Chrome up to version 123.0.6312.122 and Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) as it relies on Chromium.

4

Is CVE-2024-3157 specific to any operating systems?

CVE-2024-3157 impacts Chromium-based browsers on various operating systems, including Fedora versions 38, 39, and 40.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3157?

CVE-2024-3157 is an out of bounds write vulnerability, which can lead to arbitrary code execution if exploited.

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