A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) in Google Chrome versions prior to 128.0.6613.84 allows attackers to exploit the system, posing serious security risks.
Affected Platform
The security vulnerability CVE-2024-7971 primarily impacts Google Chrome versions preceding 128.0.6613.84. This vulnerability was followed a week later by CVE-2024-7965, another critical flaw affecting Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine. These vulnerabilities have been actively exploited, highlighting a significant security concern within the Chrome platform.
Summary
The Microsoft Security Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has reported both CVE-2024-7971 and CVE-2024-7965 to Google. Recognized as serious threats by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), both vulnerabilities have been added to their Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Patches are strongly urged for deployment before September 16, 2024, for CVE-2024-7971 and September 18 for CVE-2024-7965.
CVE-2024-7971 is a serious security flaw with a CVSS Base Score of 8.8 (high).
Mechanism of the CVE-2024-7971 Threat
CVE-2024-7971 poses an exploitable security flaw within the Chrome browser, potentially allowing unauthorized actors to access sensitive data or execute arbitrary code without proper authorization. This is compounded by the inappropriate implementation of the V8 engine, leading to CVE-2024-7965.
Exploitation Process
These vulnerabilities could potentially be exploited by injecting malicious code via web pages viewed in the Chrome browser. Such actions can enable attackers to execute commands or access sensitive data without user consent—a major security concern for web users.
Impact and Potential Risks
If exploited, CVE-2024-7971 can lead to unauthorized data access, data breaches, or complete system compromises. The implications of CVE-2024-7965 are similarly severe, both posing significant risks that can escalate to larger network attacks if not addressed.
Mitigation
Users are advised to immediately update to the latest stable version of Google Chrome, specifically version 128.0.6613.84 or later, across all operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux). Implementing a zero trust security model and network segmentation can also significantly strengthen defenses by ensuring only trusted entities have access to sensitive information.
Official Patching Information
Google provides ongoing updates and patches on its Chrome Release Page. For similar updates, Microsoft has also upgraded its Edge browser to address these vulnerabilities.
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