CRITICAL CISA KEV

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
8/26/2024
Patch Due Date
9/16/2024
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
8/21/2024

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).

Is CVE-2024-7971 affecting your environment?

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