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CVE-2024-38207:
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Overview
Microsoft Edge (HTML-based) has been identified with a memory corruption vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38207. The vulnerability was initially recorded on June 11, 2024, and publicly disclosed on August 23, 2024. This security flaw affects Microsoft Edge Chromium versions up to (but not including) 128.0.2739.42 (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been classified with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.3 (Medium), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. The technical analysis reveals two primary weakness types: CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write) and CWE-843 (Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type - 'Type Confusion') (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability poses potential risks for confidentiality, integrity, and availability, each rated as Low according to the CVSS metrics. As a memory corruption vulnerability, it could potentially lead to system compromise if successfully exploited (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to update to Microsoft Edge version 128.0.6613.84/.85 or later to mitigate the risk (ASEC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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