Google Chrome up to 131.0.6778.108 Translate use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Chrome. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Translate. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-12382. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Translate. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Use after free in Translate in Google Chrome prior to 131.0.6778.139 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-12382. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 12/14/2024).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 212699 (Debian dsa-5829 : chromium - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 131.0.6778.139 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (212699). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 212699
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-5829 : chromium - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 131.0.6778.139

Timelineinfo

12/11/2024 🔍
12/11/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/20/2025 +71 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-12382 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-12382
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-287668

Entryinfo

Created: 12/11/2024 07:53
Updated: 02/20/2025 09:49
Changes: 12/11/2024 07:53 (53), 12/13/2024 01:56 (2), 12/14/2024 05:21 (22), 02/20/2025 09:49 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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