Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome Could Lead to Remote Corruption
CVE-2024-8636

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 September 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-8636?

A vulnerability in the Skia rendering engine of Google Chrome enables potential exploitation through a crafted HTML page. This heap buffer overflow could lead to heap corruption, allowing remote attackers to manipulate the browser's behavior and access sensitive data. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Chrome 128.0.6613.137

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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2024-8636 : Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome Could Lead to Remote Corruption