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CVE-2024-4947

Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion

9.6 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 15.2%
  1. Published15 May 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV20 May 2024
  3. Remediation due10 Jun 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Google Chromium V8 contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted HTML page.

Added to KEV: 20 May 2024Federal remediation due: 10 Jun 2024

Description

Type Confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 125.0.6422.60 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Google Chrome< 125.0.6422.60
Fedoraproject Fedora38 · 39 · 40

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 125.0.6422.60

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-4947 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-4947 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 20 May 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-4947?

CVE-2024-4947 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 15.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-4947?

Affected products include Google Chrome, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4947?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 125.0.6422.60 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.