CVE-2024-8907: Insufficient data validation in Omnibox

Published Aug 18, 2024
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Updated

Chromium: CVE-2024-8907 Insufficient data validation in Omnibox

Other sources

Insufficient data validation in Omnibox in Google Chrome on Android prior to 129.0.6668.58 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (XSS) via a crafted set of UI gestures. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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

Muhammad Zaid Ghifari

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Microsoft Edge<CVE-2024-8904,
Google Chrome<129.0.6668.58
129.0.6668.58
All of the following
Google Chrome<129.0.6668.58
Google Android

Event History

Aug 18, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8907?

CVE-2024-8907 has been classified with varying severity levels, depending on the specific attack scenario and environment.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8907?

To mitigate CVE-2024-8907, ensure you update Google Chrome to version 129.0.6668.58 or later, or update Microsoft Edge as per the vendor's instructions.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-8907?

CVE-2024-8907 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 129.0.6668.58 and certain versions of Microsoft Edge that are Chromium-based.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-8907?

Currently, the recommended approach is to update to the latest version of the affected browsers to address CVE-2024-8907.

5

When was CVE-2024-8907 disclosed?

CVE-2024-8907 was disclosed as part of the ongoing security updates for Chromium-based browsers.

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