CVE-2024-7971 - Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability

Description

Google Chromium V8 contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.html

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7971

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