CVE-2024-21640

CVSS 3.1 Score 9.6 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jan 13, 2024
Updated: Jan 22, 2024
CWE ID 125

Summary

CVE-2024-21640 is a vulnerability affecting the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF). This framework allows developers to embed Chromium-based browsers in other applications. The issue lies in `CefVideoConsumerOSR::OnFrameCaptured`, where improper checking of `pixel_format` results in an out-of-bounds read, potentially allowing for sandbox escape. This vulnerability was addressed in commit 1f55d2e.

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