CVE-2024-6291
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2024-6291 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Swiftshader in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.126 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Swiftshader in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.126 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 126.0.6478.126 | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 40 |
References
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40942995Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40942995Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-6291?
Use after free in Swiftshader in Google Chrome prior to 126.0.6478.126 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2024-6291?
CVE-2024-6291 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6291?
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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