CERT-In Vulnerability Note
CIVN-2024-0171
Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Google Chrome
Original Issue Date:May 24, 2024
Severity Rating: HIGH
Software Affected
- Google Chrome versions prior to 125.0.6422.112/.113 for Windows and Mac.
- Google Chrome versions prior to 125.0.6422.112 for Linux.
Overview
A vulnerability has been reported in Google Chrome for Desktop which could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
Description
This vulnerability exists in Google Chrome for Desktop due to Type Confusion flaw in V8. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted request.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
Note: This vulnerability (CVE-2024-5274) is being exploited in the wild.
Solution
Apply appropriate updates as mentioned:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_23.html
Vendor Information
Google Chrome
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_23.html
References
Google Chrome
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_23.html
CVE Name
CVE-2024-5274
Disclaimer
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Contact Information
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Postal address
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