CVE-2024-12382:Use after free vulnerability in Translate in Google Chrome prior to version 131.0.6778.139 allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

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The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-12382 is a use after free vulnerability in the Translate feature of Google Chrome before version 131.0.6778.139. This flaw could be exploited by a remote attacker through a specially crafted HTML page to potentially trigger heap corruption. The severity of this vulnerability is rated as High according to Chromium security standards.

Overview

This vulnerability, categorized under CWE-416 (Use After Free), affects Google Chrome versions prior to 131.0.6778.139. It allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption by utilizing a crafted HTML page. The CVSS v3.1 base score for this vulnerability is 8.8, indicating a High severity issue with a requirement of user interaction and a network attack vector.

Remediation

To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Google Chrome browser to version 131.0.6778.139 or later. By applying the latest security patches and updates provided by Google, users can protect their systems from potential exploitation of this use after free vulnerability. It is crucial to ensure that all software components are kept up to date to prevent security risks.

References

  1. Google Chrome Stable Channel Update: Link
  2. Chromium Issue Tracker: Link
  3. CISA ADP Vulnrichment Details: CVE-2024-12382

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  1. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  5. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  6. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  7. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  8. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  9. Utilities
    Utilities
  10. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  11. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  12. Information
    Information
  13. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  14. Mining
    Mining
  15. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  16. Construction
    Construction
  17. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  18. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  19. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  20. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services

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