CVE-2024-7535 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 08/07/2024
Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 127.0.6533.99 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/15/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-7535 represents a critical heap corruption issue within the V8 JavaScript engine used in Google Chrome browsers. This flaw exists in versions prior to 127.0.6533.99 and constitutes a high-severity chromium security vulnerability that could enable remote code execution through malicious web content. The vulnerability stems from an inappropriate implementation within V8's memory management systems, specifically affecting how the engine handles certain JavaScript operations that interact with heap memory structures.
The technical implementation flaw manifests when V8 processes crafted HTML pages containing specific JavaScript constructs that trigger improper memory handling. This misimplementation allows attackers to manipulate heap memory layout through carefully constructed malicious code, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the target system. The vulnerability operates at the intersection of memory corruption and JavaScript engine exploitation, leveraging V8's internal memory management mechanisms to create conditions where heap corruption can occur. Attackers can exploit this by hosting malicious web content that, when loaded in Chrome, triggers the vulnerable code path within V8's JavaScript compilation and execution pipeline.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple browser compromise, as successful exploitation could lead to complete system control. Remote attackers can leverage this heap corruption to execute malicious code with the privileges of the Chrome process, potentially escalating to full system compromise. The attack vector requires only a victim visiting a malicious webpage, making it particularly dangerous in phishing campaigns or compromised websites. This vulnerability affects the fundamental security model of Chrome's sandboxing architecture, as heap corruption can bypass many traditional security boundaries that separate the browser process from the underlying operating system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-7535 primarily focus on immediate browser updates to versions 127.0.6533.99 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched. Organizations should implement comprehensive patch management protocols to ensure all Chrome installations are updated promptly. Additional protective measures include enabling Chrome's built-in security features such as sandboxing, strict site isolation, and automatic updates. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls and content filtering systems can provide additional defense in depth. Security teams should monitor for indicators of compromise related to this vulnerability and implement proper incident response procedures. The vulnerability aligns with attack patterns described in the attack tree framework where heap corruption vulnerabilities are categorized under software vulnerabilities that can be exploited for privilege escalation and remote code execution. This issue corresponds to CWE-121, heap-based buffer overflow, and falls within the ATT&CK matrix under T1059.007 for JavaScript and T1068 for exploit development, highlighting the need for layered defensive approaches that address both browser-level and network-level protections.