CVE-2024-3170: Use after free in WebRTC

Published Jan 5, 2024
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Updated

Use after free in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 121.0.6167.85 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit

Anonymous

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<121.0.6167.85
121.0.6167.85
Google Chrome<121.0.6167.85

Event History

Jan 5, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:14 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3170?

The severity of CVE-2024-3170 is classified as High due to its potential for heap corruption via crafted HTML pages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3170?

To fix CVE-2024-3170, upgrade to Google Chrome version 121.0.6167.85 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-3170 have on Google Chrome users?

CVE-2024-3170 can potentially allow remote attackers to exploit vulnerabilities leading to heap corruption.

4

Are there any specific versions of Google Chrome affected by CVE-2024-3170?

Yes, Google Chrome versions prior to 121.0.6167.85 are affected by CVE-2024-3170.

5

What components of Google Chrome does CVE-2024-3170 affect?

CVE-2024-3170 affects the WebRTC component of Google Chrome.

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