Description:

CVE-2024-0517 is a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 120.0.6099.224. It allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page, leading to arbitrary code execution. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) has assigned a score of 0 to this vulnerability, indicating its low severity. However, SOCRadar's unique 'SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score' (SVRS) assigns a score of 34, highlighting the urgency and severity of the threat.

Key Insights:

1. Active Exploitation: Threat actors are actively exploiting this vulnerability in the wild, making it a high-priority target for attackers.
2. High Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system, leading to complete system compromise.
3. Wide Attack Surface: Google Chrome is a widely used browser, making this vulnerability a potential threat to a large number of users.
4. Limited Mitigation: Currently, there is no official patch available for this vulnerability, making it crucial for users to take immediate steps to mitigate the risk.

Mitigation Strategies:

1. Update Software: Users should immediately update Google Chrome to version 120.0.6099.224 or later to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
2. Enable Enhanced Protection: Users should enable Enhanced Protection in Google Chrome to block potentially malicious websites and downloads.
3. Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF): Organizations should implement a WAF to block malicious traffic and protect against attacks targeting this vulnerability.
4. Educate Users: Organizations should educate their users about the risks associated with this vulnerability and encourage them to practice safe browsing habits.

Additional Information:

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