Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), allowing an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely. This vulnerability requires user interaction, as it involves convincing a user to open a specially crafted file or visit a malicious website.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution on the affected system.

Reproduction

To reproduce this vulnerability, a user must be convinced to open a specially crafted file or visit a malicious website using Microsoft Edge. Once the file is opened or the website is viewed, the vulnerability can be exploited, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution.

Remediation

Users can download the security update for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) from the Microsoft Edge Release Notes - Security page.