CVE-2024-7972

CVSS 3.1 Score 8.1 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Aug 21, 2024
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
CWE ID 119

Summary

CVE-2024-7972 is a vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome versions prior to 128.0.6613.84, which allows remote attackers to exploit out-of-bounds memory access via crafted HTML pages. This issue has been rated with a high severity score of 8.1, indicating significant potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. It does not require user interaction or elevated privileges, making it accessible for exploitation through network attacks. To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update their Google Chrome browser to the latest version as recommended by security advisories. Organizations must act promptly to safeguard their systems against potential exploits that could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches.

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