Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-43489

CVE-2024-43489:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) contains a Remote Code Execution vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-43489. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in September 2024, affecting Microsoft Edge versions up to (excluding) 129.0.2792.52 (NVD, Microsoft Security).

Technical details

The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) from NIST with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, while Microsoft assessed it with a score of 6.5 (MEDIUM) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-843 (Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type - 'Type Confusion') (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability according to the CVSS metrics (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released a security update to address this vulnerability in Microsoft Edge version 129.0.2792.52. Users are advised to update to the latest version of Microsoft Edge to mitigate this vulnerability (Microsoft Security).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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