Vulnerability Description
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 128.0.6613.84 allowed a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS Score
9.6
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 128.0.6613.84 | |
| Microsoft | Edge | < 128.0.2739.42 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release Notes
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/360700873Permissions Required
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/08/30/north-korean-threat-actExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-7971?
CVE-2024-7971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 128.0.6613.84 allowed a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
How severe is CVE-2024-7971?
CVE-2024-7971 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-7971?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge.