CVE-2023-7024

Name: CVE-2023-7024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-21T23:15:11.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 7.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7024 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 120.0.6099.129 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 7.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 120.0.6099.129 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

7.36%

93.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jan 23, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 120.0.6099.129
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0
Debian	Debian Linux	12.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	38
Fedoraproject	Fedora	39

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.htmlVendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1513170Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6M6AJDHUL6EDPURWQXGLUFJNDE7SOJT3/Broken Link, Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U6JL4VHZMHFGEGQYTF74533ZNRWMCMMR/Broken Link, Mailing List
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5585Mailing List
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.htmlVendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1513170Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6M6AJDHUL6EDPURWQXGLUFJNDE7SOJT3/Broken Link, Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U6JL4VHZMHFGEGQYTF74533ZNRWMCMMR/Broken Link, Mailing List
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5585Mailing List
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-7024US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7024?

Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 120.0.6099.129 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

How severe is CVE-2023-7024?

CVE-2023-7024 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7024?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-7024?

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Source: NVD / NIST