#VU96380 Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2024-7965

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96380

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7965

CWE-ID: CWE-358

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Google Chromium
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chromium: 128.0.6613.0 - 128.0.6613.83

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.html
https://crbug.com/356196918

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.