CVE-2024-5838
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2024-5838 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker to perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker to perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 126.0.6478.54 | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 40 |
References
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/342522151Permissions Required
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/342522151Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-5838?
Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.54 allowed a remote attacker to perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2024-5838?
CVE-2024-5838 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5838?
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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