CVE-2024-7535
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2024-7535) was identified in Google Chrome's V8 engine prior to version 127.0.6533.99. The vulnerability involves an inappropriate implementation that could allow remote attackers to exploit heap corruption through specially crafted HTML pages (NVD, Chrome Release).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (High) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. It is classified as an Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) vulnerability affecting the V8 JavaScript engine in Google Chrome (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability could potentially lead to heap corruption, which may result in high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The high CVSS score indicates that successful exploitation could lead to significant security compromises (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has addressed this vulnerability in Chrome version 127.0.6533.99 and later. Users are advised to update their Chrome browsers to the latest version to mitigate this security risk (Chrome Release).

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