CVE-2024-4949
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.94%
Last modified
CVE-2024-4949 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.60 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.60 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 125.0.6422.60 | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 38 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 40 |
References
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/326607001Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/326607001Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-4949?
Use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.60 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
How severe is CVE-2024-4949?
CVE-2024-4949 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4949?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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