Object Corruption Vulnerability in WebAssembly Prior to 124.0.6367.60

CVE-2024-3833

8.8HIGH

Key Information

Vendor: Google
Status: Chrome
Vendor: CVE Published:; 17 April 2024

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Summary

A recently discovered vulnerability in Google Chrome's V8 engine, designated as CVE-2024-3833, allows for remote code execution (RCE) through duplicate object properties in the renderer sandbox. This object corruption flaw poses significant security risks and can potentially be exploited by creating a scenario where an object has duplicate properties, leading to type confusion and ultimately permitting code execution. Google has addressed this vulnerability in the latest Chrome update, and users are strongly advised to update their browsers to the latest version. The exploitation of this vulnerability underscores the importance of rigorous security practices in browser development and the need for continuous monitoring and updating of software to mitigate emerging threats.