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CVE-2024-7965

Google Chromium V8 Inappropriate Implementation

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 18.5%
  1. Published21 Aug 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV28 Aug 2024
  3. Remediation due18 Sept 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Google Chromium V8 contains an inappropriate implementation vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption 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: 28 Aug 2024Federal remediation due: 18 Sept 2024

Description

Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 128.0.6613.84 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption 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< 128.0.6613.84
Microsoft Edge Chromium< 128.0.2739.42

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 128.0.6613.84
Microsoft Edge Chromium≥ 128.0.2739.42

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-7965 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-7965 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 28 Aug 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-7965?

CVE-2024-7965 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 18.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-7965?

Affected products include Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7965?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 128.0.6613.84, Microsoft Edge Chromium 128.0.2739.42 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.