Type Confusion in V8 Could Lead to Heap Corruption
CVE-2024-1939
8.8HIGH
Key Information:
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
Summary
A type confusion vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome, prior to version 122.0.6261.94, can potentially be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted HTML pages. This may result in heap corruption, which can lead to unauthorized actions on the affected system. Users are advised to update to the latest version of Google Chrome to mitigate this risk.
Affected Version(s)
Chrome 122.0.6261.94
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published