Microsoft Edge Security Update – 19 May 2024

Microsoft has released an updated Microsoft Edge and Extended Stable Channel (Version 124.0.2478.109) to address multiple vulnerabilities.

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

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

1. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Code Execution (CVE-2024-4947):

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

2. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Information Disclosure (CVE-2024-30056):

  • CVSS: 7.1
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Obtain Information

3. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Security Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2024- 4950):

  • CVSS: 6.5
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Bypass Security
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2024-4947
  • CVE-2024-4948
  • CVE-2024-4949
  • CVE-2024-4950
  • CVE-2024-30056
Mitigations

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

Microsoft Edge Security Update

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