Is CVE-2024-7971 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-7971 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-7971 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-7971 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-7971?

CVE-2024-7971 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2024-7971

Published: August 26, 2024

EPSS:1.49%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:80.8th

Official Description

Google Chromium V8 contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-08-26Federal patch deadline: 2024-09-16

Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

This is a high-severity type confusion vulnerability in Google Chromium V8 that could lead to heap corruption and allow a remote attacker to execute code via a specially crafted HTML page. The low EPSS score of 0.01492 suggests a low probability of exploitation, but its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. It is remotely exploitable, requiring only a user to visit a malicious HTML page.

Recommended Action

Update Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, and any other web browsers that utilize Chromium to the latest available versions. Regularly apply security patches to ensure protection against such vulnerabilities.

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-2024-7971 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-2024-7971 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.