CVE-2024-1669 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 02/21/2024
Out of bounds memory access in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 122.0.6261.57 allowed a remote attacker to perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-1669 represents a critical out of bounds memory access flaw within the Blink rendering engine of Google Chrome browsers. This issue affects versions prior to 122.0.6261.57 and constitutes a high severity vulnerability according to Chromium's security classification. The flaw manifests when Chrome processes specially crafted HTML content, creating a potential attack vector for remote adversaries who can exploit this weakness without requiring user interaction or local privileges. The vulnerability resides in the Blink component which serves as the core rendering engine responsible for interpreting and displaying web content across the Chrome ecosystem and its derivative browsers.
Technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through memory access violations that can lead to unpredictable behavior including memory corruption, application crashes, or potential code execution. The out of bounds memory access typically happens when the Blink engine fails to properly validate memory boundaries during HTML parsing or rendering operations. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-125 category of Out-of-Bounds Read, which is classified as a fundamental memory safety issue that can be leveraged by attackers to manipulate memory contents or bypass security mechanisms. The specific nature of the flaw suggests improper bounds checking in the HTML parser or rendering pipeline where array indices or memory pointers are not adequately validated before access operations.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-1669 extends beyond simple browser instability as it creates potential pathways for more sophisticated attacks. Remote attackers can craft malicious HTML pages that, when loaded in vulnerable Chrome versions, trigger the memory corruption behavior. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1566.001 for Phishing, as attackers can deliver malicious content through web-based delivery methods. The vulnerability affects all users running Chrome versions before the patched release, making it particularly dangerous given Chrome's widespread adoption across enterprise and consumer environments. The potential for privilege escalation or information disclosure exists if attackers can leverage the memory corruption to execute arbitrary code or extract sensitive data from memory regions.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-1669 primarily focus on immediate remediation through browser updates to version 122.0.6261.57 or later, which includes patched implementations of the Blink rendering engine with proper bounds checking mechanisms. Organizations should implement comprehensive patch management protocols to ensure all Chrome installations are updated promptly, particularly in enterprise environments where browser versions may be centrally managed. Additional protective measures include deploying web application firewalls, implementing content security policies, and utilizing sandboxing technologies to limit potential attack surface. Security teams should monitor for exploitation attempts through network traffic analysis and web application monitoring systems, as the vulnerability can be exploited through various delivery mechanisms including phishing campaigns, malicious advertisements, or compromised websites. The remediation process should also include user education to avoid visiting untrusted websites and to maintain awareness of potential social engineering tactics that might exploit this vulnerability.