CVE-2024-3832 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 04/17/2024
Object corruption in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 124.0.6367.60 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 • 11/25/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-3832 represents a critical object corruption issue within the V8 JavaScript engine that powers Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers. This flaw exists in the engine's handling of JavaScript objects and memory management, creating potential pathways for remote code execution through malicious web content. The vulnerability affects versions prior to 124.0.6367.60, indicating that Google has acknowledged and addressed this issue in their security updates. The Chromium security severity rating of High underscores the potential impact this flaw carries in real-world exploitation scenarios, particularly given the widespread use of Chrome and Chromium-based browsers across enterprise and consumer environments.
The technical nature of this object corruption vulnerability stems from improper memory management within V8's object handling mechanisms. When processing crafted HTML pages, the JavaScript engine fails to properly validate or sanitize object references, leading to situations where attacker-controlled data can corrupt existing object structures in memory. This type of vulnerability typically involves heap-based memory corruption where malicious input can overwrite object metadata or pointers, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate the execution flow of the browser. The flaw likely resides in how V8 handles object allocation, deallocation, or reference counting during JavaScript execution, particularly when dealing with complex object interactions or prototype chains. Such memory corruption vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because they can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-3832 extends beyond simple browser compromise, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute malicious code with the privileges of the browser process. This remote code execution capability allows threat actors to potentially install malware, steal sensitive data, perform credential theft, or establish persistent access to compromised systems. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can leverage it through standard web browsing activities without requiring any local access to the target system. Organizations running affected versions of Chrome or Chromium-based browsers face significant risk, as users can be compromised simply by visiting malicious websites or viewing compromised web content. The vulnerability's potential for automated exploitation makes it particularly concerning in enterprise environments where users may inadvertently encounter malicious content through phishing campaigns or compromised websites.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-3832 primarily focus on immediate remediation through software updates. Organizations should prioritize updating all Chrome installations to version 124.0.6367.60 or later, which includes patches addressing the object corruption issue. Network administrators should implement browser security policies that enforce automatic updates and monitor for any attempts to bypass security controls. Additional protective measures include deploying web application firewalls, implementing content security policies, and using sandboxing technologies to limit the potential impact of successful exploits. Security teams should also consider deploying threat detection systems that monitor for anomalous browser behavior or attempts to leverage known exploitation patterns. From a compliance perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-121, which addresses stack-based buffer overflow conditions, and may also relate to CWE-122 for heap-based buffer overflows. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under T1059 for command and scripting interpreter and potentially T1566 for spearphishing with a link, as attackers would likely use compromised websites to deliver malicious payloads. Organizations should also conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify any systems running outdated browser versions and implement comprehensive patch management processes to prevent similar issues from arising in the future.