CVE-2023-7024
HighExploitedPublic exploitHeap buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 120.0.6099.129 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Published Dec 21, 2023 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-7024, DSA-5585-1, TR-23-0720
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-7024 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Chrome (Google), Debian Linux, Fedora (Fedoraproject) and 20 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 19, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 6.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 120.0.6099.129, chromedriver 120.0.6099.216-1.1, chromedriver 120.0.6099.216-bp155.2.64.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
6.7%
Higher than 93.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 120.0.6099.129 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 2, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 19, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 2, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 2, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
52 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ChromeGoogle | >= 120.0.6099.129 | 120.0.6099.129 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 11.0, 12.0 | n/a |
| FedoraFedoraproject | 38, 39 | n/a |
| qt5-qtwebenginealpine | See advisory | 5.15.16-r3 |
| qt6-qtwebenginealpine | See advisory | 6.6.1-r4 |
Patched Releases
Chrome
120.0.6099.129
chromedriver
120.0.6099.216-1.1, 120.0.6099.216-bp155.2.64.1
chromium
120.0.6099.129-1, 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1, 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1, 120.0.6099.216-1.1, 120.0.6099.216-bp155.2.64.1
libqt5-qtpdf-devel
5.15.17-1.1
libqt5-qtpdf-examples
5.15.17-1.1
libqt5-qtpdf-imports
5.15.17-1.1
libqt5-qtpdf-private-headers-devel
5.15.17-1.1
libqt5-qtwebengine
5.15.17-1.1
libqt5-qtwebengine-devel
5.15.17-1.1
libqt5-qtwebengine-examples
5.15.17-1.1
libqt5-qtwebengine-private-headers-devel
5.15.17-1.1
libQt5Pdf5
5.15.17-1.1
libQt5PdfWidgets5
5.15.17-1.1
nodejs-electron
27.2.0-1.1
nodejs-electron-devel
27.2.0-1.1
nodejs-electron-doc
27.2.0-1.1
opera
106.0.4998.19-lp154.2.68.1, 106.0.4998.19-lp155.3.27.1
qt5-qtwebengine
5.15.16-r3, 5.15.16-r5
qt6-qtwebengine
6.6.1-r4
ungoogled-chromium
120.0.6099.216-1.1
ungoogled-chromium-chromedriver
120.0.6099.216-1.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 19, 2023
Publicly disclosed
Dec 21, 2023
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 2, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 2, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 2, 2024
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryhttps://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.html
- advisoryhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-7024
- advisoryhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-8th-chrome-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks-this-year/
- advisoryUSOM advisory
FAQ
Common Questions.
Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 120.0.6099.129 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Affected: Chrome (Google) versions >= 120.0.6099.129; Debian Linux versions 11.0, 12.0; Fedora (Fedoraproject) versions 38, 39, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 19, 2023.
Yes. It was added on Jan 2, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Jan 23, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 120.0.6099.129, chromedriver 120.0.6099.216-1.1, chromedriver 120.0.6099.216-bp155.2.64.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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