CVE-2024-7971: Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability
First published: Wed Aug 21 2024(Updated: )
<p>This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024">Google Chrome Releases</a> for more information.</p> <p>Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2024-7971 exists in the wild.</p>
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google V8 | ||
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Microsoft Edge Beta | <128.0.2739.42 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <128.0.6613.84 | |
| Microsoft Edge Beta | <128.0.2739.42 |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Reference Links
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-tenth-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day-in-2024/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-ninth-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day-in-2024/
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-7971 (Advisory)
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/26/karakut_ransomware_scum_charged/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-tags-a-tenth-chrome-zero-day-as-exploited-this-year/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-exploit-chrome-zero-day-to-deploy-rootkit/
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.html
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/360700873
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.html;
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7971
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/10/long-term-support-channel-update-for_29.html (Advisory)
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/08/30/north-korean-threat-actor-citrine-sleet-exploiting-chromium-zero-day/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7971?
CVE-2024-7971 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that is actively being exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7971?
To fix CVE-2024-7971, update to the latest version of Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome as per the vendor's recommendations.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7971?
CVE-2024-7971 affects Google Chrome versions up to 128.0.6613.84 and Microsoft Edge versions up to 128.0.2739.42.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-7971?
Yes, there is an active exploit for CVE-2024-7971 that has been identified.
Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2024-7971?
CVE-2024-7971 is addressed by both Google for Chrome and Microsoft for Edge (Chromium-based) through their updates.
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