CVE-2024-2625 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 03/20/2024
Object lifecycle issue in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 123.0.6312.58 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit object corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/13/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-2625 represents a critical object lifecycle issue within the V8 JavaScript engine that powers Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers. This flaw exists in the way V8 manages object references and memory allocation during JavaScript execution, creating potential pathways for remote code execution through malicious web content. The vulnerability affects versions prior to Chrome 123.0.6312.58 and has been classified with a high severity rating by the Chromium security team, indicating the significant risk it poses to user security and system integrity.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from improper handling of object references during the JavaScript execution process within V8. When processing crafted HTML pages containing malicious JavaScript code, the engine fails to properly manage object lifecycles, leading to situations where objects may be prematurely destroyed or reused while still referenced elsewhere in the code. This object corruption can occur during garbage collection cycles or when objects transition between different execution contexts. The flaw allows attackers to manipulate object memory layouts and potentially execute arbitrary code through carefully constructed JavaScript payloads that exploit the improper object lifecycle management.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple browser exploitation, as it represents a sophisticated attack vector that could enable remote code execution on affected systems. Attackers could craft malicious web pages that, when loaded in vulnerable browsers, trigger the object corruption scenario and potentially deliver full system compromise. The remote nature of this attack means users could be compromised simply by visiting malicious websites or clicking on compromised links in emails or social media. This vulnerability particularly affects users of older Chrome versions and could be leveraged in phishing campaigns or drive-by download attacks, making it a significant concern for enterprise security teams and individual users alike.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-2625 primarily focus on immediate browser updates to versions 123.0.6312.58 or later where the vulnerability has been patched. Organizations should implement comprehensive patch management processes to ensure all affected systems receive updates promptly. Browser hardening measures including sandboxing configurations and content security policy enforcement can provide additional defense layers. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems may help detect and block exploitation attempts. Security teams should monitor for indicators of compromise related to this vulnerability and implement user education programs to reduce the risk of successful social engineering attacks that could leverage this flaw. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-415 which addresses double free errors and CWE-416 which covers use after free conditions, both of which relate to improper object lifecycle management and memory corruption issues. The attack patterns associated with this vulnerability map to ATT&CK techniques including initial access through malicious web content and execution through JavaScript-based exploits.