Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH

8.8 / 10

Minimal Risk Critical

Vector Specification

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

1.01 %

Predictive Probability

Percentile Rank

77.0 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 77.0% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Aug 26, 2024

Remediation Due

Sep 16, 2024

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Google Chromium V8 contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to 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.

Remediation Directive

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

External Intelligence

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.html

NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7971