Google Chrome, Type Confusion Vulnerability, CVE-2024-7971 (Critical)

2024-11-27

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A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) was identified in Google Chrome prior to version 128.0.6613.84. This vulnerability, a type confusion issue in the V8 engine, could be exploited by attackers through a specially crafted HTML page to corrupt system memory and potentially execute malicious code.

Vulnerability Details:

Platform: Google Chrome
Version: Prior to 128.0.6613.84 (Unaffected versions not specified)
Vulnerability: Type Confusion (CVE-2024-7971)
Severity: Critical (CVSS score likely high)
Date: August 21, 2024 (Published by NIST)

What Undercode Says:

This critical vulnerability in Google Chrome poses a significant security risk. Users should update their Chrome browser to the latest version (128.0.6613.84 or later) as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

References:

Reported By: Nvd.nist.gov
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