ID:11320 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Google Chromium - CVE-2024-7971

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:11320 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Google Chromium - CVE-2024-7971

ID:11320 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Google Chromium - CVE-2024-7971

Published: April 18, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU96385
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7971
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Google Chromium

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.