CVE-2024-7971
CRITICAL CISA KEVCVSS v3
9.6
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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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
- 8/26/2024
- Patch Due Date
- 9/16/2024
- Required Action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 8/21/2024
- Last Modified
- 10/24/2025
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 9/16/2024.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-7971?
CVE-2024-7971 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2024-7971 affecting your environment?
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