CVE-2024-38209: Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Overview

Severity
High (CVSS 7.8)
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Category
Edge - Chromium
Exploit Status
Not Exploited
Exploitation Likelihood
Less Likely
Patch Tuesday
2024-Aug
Released
2024-08-22
Last Updated
2024-09-19
EPSS Score
1.08% (percentile: 77.9%)

FAQ

How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability? To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system. Additionally, an attacker could convince a local user to open a malicious file. The attacker would have to convince the user to click a link, typically by way of an enticement in an email or instant message, and then convince them to open the specially crafted file. According to the CVSS metric, user interaction is required (UI:R). What does that mean for this vulnerability? Successful exploitation requires the victim to perform multiple steps to trigger the vulnerability. What is the version information for this release? Microsoft Edge Channel Microsoft Edge Version Based on Chromium Version Date Released Stable 128.0.2739.42 128.0.6613.84/.85 8/22/2024

Affected Products (1)

Browser

  • Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)

Acknowledgments

Nan Wang(@eternalsakura13)

Revision History

  • 2024-08-22: Information published.
  • 2024-09-19: Updated CWE value. This is an informational change only.