Is CVE-2023-7024 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-7024 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2023-7024 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2023-7024 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-7024?

CVE-2023-7024 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-7024

Published: January 2, 2024

EPSS:2.90%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:86.1th

Official Description

Google Chromium WebRTC, an open-source project providing web browsers with real-time communication, contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could impact web browsers using WebRTC, including but not limited to Google Chrome.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Google Chromium WebRTC Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-01-02Federal patch deadline: 2024-01-23

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity heap buffer overflow vulnerability in Google Chromium WebRTC allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This flaw affects web browsers using WebRTC. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.02901 confirm it as a known and actively exploited vulnerability.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed by CISA's KEV catalog. A remote attacker can trigger the vulnerability by enticing a user to visit a crafted HTML page.

Recommended Action

Users should ensure their web browsers, including Google Chrome, are updated to the latest versions. Regularly patching and keeping browsers up-to-date is crucial for mitigating this type of client-side vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-7024 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2023-7024 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.