Sandbox Escape Vulnerability in Google Chrome

CVE-2024-7017

What is CVE-2024-7017?

A vulnerability in Google Chrome's DevTools, found prior to version 126.0.6478.182, could allow remote attackers to escape the confines of a sandbox through crafted HTML content. This could potentially enable unauthorized access to sensitive data or system resources, posing a significant risk to users who interact with malicious web pages. Properly updating the browser is essential to mitigate any exploitation attempts related to this flaw.

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