Google Chrome V8 OOB Write (v<124.0.6367.207)
CVE-2024-4761 Published on May 14, 2024
Out of bounds write in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 124.0.6367.207 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This Google Chromium V8 Out-of-Bounds Memory Write Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an unspecified out-of-bounds memory write vulnerability 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. .
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by June 6, 2024: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-4761 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Memory Corruption Vulnerability?
The software writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Typically, this can result in corruption of data, a crash, or code execution. The software may modify an index or perform pointer arithmetic that references a memory location that is outside of the boundaries of the buffer. A subsequent write operation then produces undefined or unexpected results.
CVE-2024-4761 has been classified to as a Memory Corruption vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-4761
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Affected Versions
Google Chrome:- Version 124.0.6367.207 and below 124.0.6367.207 is affected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.