Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome
CVE-2024-7018

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 September 2024

What is CVE-2024-7018?

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Google Chrome's PDF processing, affecting versions prior to 124.0.6367.78. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption through specially crafted PDF files. When a user opens a malicious PDF, it could lead to unexpected behavior, including potential crashes or remote code execution. This highlights the importance of ensuring all users are using the latest version of Google Chrome to mitigate this risk. Regular updates and best security practices are essential to avoid potential exploits stemming from this vulnerability.

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References

https://issues.chromium.org/issues/333414305

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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