Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2024-43579
Published: October 18, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98802
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43579
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Microsoft Edge
How to mitigate CVE-2024-43579
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Edge - update to 130.0.2849.46