CVE-2024-7971
CVSS v3
9.6
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.5 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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)
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2024-08-26
- Patch Due Date
- 2024-09-16
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-08-21
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-7971?
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)
Is CVE-2024-7971 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-7971 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2024-09-16.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-7971?
CVE-2024-7971 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL severity).
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