SB2024090379 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Google ChromeOS

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Type Confusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7971)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within the V8 engine. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

2) Improperly implemented security check for standard (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7965)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in V8 in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and compromise the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/09/long-term-support-channel-update-for.html