Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome Prior to 128.0.6613.113
CVE-2024-8198

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-8198?

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Skia graphics library utilized by Google Chrome, which can be leveraged by remote attackers to exploit heap corruption. This vulnerability arises when a crafted HTML page is rendered, allowing for the potential manipulation of memory and execution of arbitrary code under certain conditions. Users running versions of Google Chrome prior to 128.0.6613.113 are particularly at risk, necessitating immediate updates to safeguard against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 128.0.6613.113

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

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CVE-2024-8198 : Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome Prior to 128.0.6613.113