SB2024090379 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Google ChromeOS

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SB2024090379 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Google ChromeOS

Published: September 3, 2024 Updated: April 18, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024090379
CSH Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Type Confusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7971)

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within the V8 engine. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


2) Improperly implemented security check for standard (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7965)

CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in V8 in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and compromise the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References