Buffer Over-read in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2024-43595
Published: October 18, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98804
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43595
CWE-ID: CWE-126
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted website, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a buffer over-read and gain access to sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system.
Affected software
Microsoft Edge
How to mitigate CVE-2024-43595
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Edge - update to 130.0.2849.46