CVE-2024-43587: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
CVE-2024-43587 is a medium severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that could lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5. 9 and affects version 1. 0. 0 of the product. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43587) in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) that can be exploited remotely to execute code. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and an impact limited to availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in a denial of service or potentially remote code execution due to heap corruption. The confidentiality and integrity impacts are not indicated. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without user interaction but requires high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided patch promptly to remediate the issue. Since the vulnerability affects a client application, updating Microsoft Edge to the fixed version is the recommended mitigation.
CVE-2024-43587: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Description
CVE-2024-43587 is a medium severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) that could lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5. 9 and affects version 1. 0. 0 of the product. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.9medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-43587) in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122) that can be exploited remotely to execute code. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and an impact limited to availability. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in a denial of service or potentially remote code execution due to heap corruption. The confidentiality and integrity impacts are not indicated. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without user interaction but requires high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided patch promptly to remediate the issue. Since the vulnerability affects a client application, updating Microsoft Edge to the fixed version is the recommended mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-14T01:08:33.547Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
Threat ID: 6a2867128dd33fbd85722d71
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 7:18:42 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 9:43:13 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:08:59 AM
Views: 2
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