CVE-2024-7972: Inappropriate implementation in V8
Chromium: CVE-2024-7972 Inappropriate implementation in V8
Other sources
Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 128.0.6613.84 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
— MITRE
This CVE was assigned by Chrome. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) ingests Chromium, which addresses this vulnerability. Please see Google Chrome Releases for more information.
— Microsoft
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 128.0.6613.84 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 128.0.6613.84-1~deb12u1 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 128.0.6613.84-1 - Upgrade
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alpine/qt6-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.7.2-r4 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1 - Upgrade
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Chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 128.0.6613.84
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7972?
CVE-2024-7972 has been classified with a security severity rating that can potentially impact users of Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7972?
To fix CVE-2024-7972, users should update their Microsoft Edge to version 128.0.2739.42 or later and Google Chrome to version 128.0.6613.84 or later.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-7972?
CVE-2024-7972 affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) and Google Chrome versions up to 128.0.6613.84.
Is CVE-2024-7972 safe to ignore?
It is not recommended to ignore CVE-2024-7972 as it poses potential security risks to users and may lead to exploitation.
How was CVE-2024-7972 discovered?
CVE-2024-7972 was discovered as part of the regular security review process within the Chromium project.