Google Chrome up to 126.0.6478.182 Tabs use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Chrome. Affected is an unknown function of the component Tabs. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-6997. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Tabs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed by Sven Dysthe. The advisory is shared at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-6997. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/06/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 230742 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-6997), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 127.0.6533.72 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (230742). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 230742
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-6997

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 127.0.6533.72

Timelineinfo

07/24/2024 🔍
07/24/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/16/2025 +235 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Researcher: Sven Dysthe
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-6997 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-6997
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-272337

Entryinfo

Created: 07/24/2024 05:54
Updated: 03/16/2025 21:19
Changes: 07/24/2024 05:54 (55), 03/06/2025 13:16 (3), 03/16/2025 21:19 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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