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CVE-2024-4761

Google Chromium V8 Out-of-Bounds Memory Write

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 11.0%
  1. Published14 May 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV16 May 2024
  3. Remediation due6 Jun 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an unspecified out-of-bounds memory write vulnerability via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Added to KEV: 16 May 2024Federal remediation due: 6 Jun 2024

Description

Out of bounds write in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 124.0.6367.207 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Chrome< 124.0.6367.207
Fedoraproject Fedora38 · 39 · 40

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 124.0.6367.207

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-4761 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-4761 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 16 May 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-4761?

CVE-2024-4761 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 11.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-4761?

Affected products include Google Chrome, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4761?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 124.0.6367.207 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.