Microsoft Edge Security Update – 10 March 2024

Microsoft has released an updated Microsoft Edge version 122.0.2365.80 to address multiple vulnerabilities.

The addressed vulnerabilities could allow the remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, or execute arbitrary code and gain access to the affected system by persuading the victim to visit a specially crafted Web site.

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

1. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024- 2173):

  • CVSS: 8.8
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Gain Access

2. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Security Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2024- 2174):

  • CVSS: 6.5
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Bypass Security
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2024-2173
  • CVE-2024-2174
  • CVE-2024-2176
Mitigations

The enterprise should deploy this patch as soon as the testing phase is completed.

Microsoft Edge Security Update

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