Microsoft Edge Security Update – 24 March 2024

Microsoft has released an updated Microsoft Edge version 123.0.2420.53 to fix multiple vulnerabilities.

The addressed vulnerabilities could allow the remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, conduct spoofing attacks, bypass security restrictions, 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-2024-2625):

  • 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 (CVE-2024-2628):

  • CVSS: 6.5
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Consequences: Bypass Security
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2024-26247
  • CVE-2023-29057
  • CVE-2024-2625
  • CVE-2024-2626
  • CVE-2024-2627
  • CVE-2024-2628
  • CVE-2024-2629
  • CVE-2024-2630
  • CVE-2024-2631
Mitigations

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

Microsoft Edge Security Update

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