Google Chrome Vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971)

A remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) was identified in Google Chrome prior to 128.0.6613.84 recently.  The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.  Users are urged to apply the latest patch immediately to mitigate any potential threats.

Vulnerability

• Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971)

Severity Level

• High

Affected versions

• Google Chrome prior to 128.0.6613.84

Remediation

• Update the Google Chrome to the latest version ASAP.

Reference

• NVD – CVE-2024-7971 (nist.gov)
• CVE Record | CVE
• Chrome Releases: Stable Channel Update for Desktop (googleblog.com)
• CVE-2024-7971 – Security Update Guide – Microsoft – Chromium: CVE-2024-7971 Type confusion in V8

Enquiry

• ITSC Service Desk: http://servicedesk.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk

Published on: 06 Sep 2024