CVE-2024-7971

Name: CVE-2024-7971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-21T21:15:09.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 19.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7971 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 128.0.6613.84 allowed a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High). CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 19.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 128.0.6613.84 allowed a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

19.27%

97.0th 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 Sep 16, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 128.0.6613.84
Microsoft	Edge	< 128.0.2739.42

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.htmlRelease Notes
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/360700873Permissions Required
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2024/08/30/north-korean-threat-actor-citrine-sleet-exploiting-chromium-zero-day/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-7971US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7971?

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 128.0.6613.84 allowed a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

How severe is CVE-2024-7971?

CVE-2024-7971 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7971?

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-2024-7971?

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Source: NVD / NIST