CVE-2024-7971

CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVSS v3

9.6

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

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
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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