CVE-2024-7978: Chromium: CVE-2024-7978 Insufficient policy enforcement in Data Transfer
CVE-2024-7978 is an edge - chromium vulnerability in Chromium. Microsoft has not reported exploitation in the wild. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 39% of all scored vulnerabilities. Microsoft released the fix on 22 August 2024, outside Patch Tuesday. It affects 1 product in 1 product family (Browser).
Key facts
- CVE ID
- CVE-2024-7978
- Severity
- N/A
- Impact
- Edge - Chromium
- Exploited in the wild
- No
- Publicly disclosed
- No
- Weakness
- CWE-346
- EPSS
- 0.45% (percentile 39%)
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Released
- Last updated
- Patch Tuesday
- August 2024 Patch Tuesday
- Product families
- Browser
Description
This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.
Frequently asked questions (Microsoft)
Why is this Chrome CVE included in the Security Update Guide?
The vulnerability assigned to this CVE is in Chromium Open Source Software (OSS) which is consumed by Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based). It is being documented in the Security Update Guide to announce that the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is no longer vulnerable.
How can I see the version of the browser?
- In your Microsoft Edge browser, click on the 3 dots (...) on the very right-hand side of the window
- Click on Help and Feedback
- Click on About Microsoft Edge
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
| Product | Security update | Type | Fixed build | Restart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | Release Notes | Security Update | 128.0.2739.42 | No |
NIST NVD data
- NVD status
- Modified
- NVD CVSS
- 4.3 (MEDIUM)
- NVD weakness
- CWE-346
- Published to NVD
- NVD last modified
Affected configurations (CPE)
| Product | Vulnerable versions |
|---|---|
| chrome | before 128.0.6613.84 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.html (Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40060358 (Permissions Required)
Revision history
| Version | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Information published. |