CVE 2024 11395: Understanding the High-Severity Flaw in Google Chrome

Google recently addressed a high-severity security vulnerability in its Chrome browser, identified as CVE-2024-11395. This flaw, tied to the V8 JavaScript engine, could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing significant risks to users worldwide. Given Chrome's widespread use, this vulnerability emphasizes the importance of staying updated with the latest security patches. This blog explores the flaw, how it works, its potential impact, who is affected, and actionable steps to mitigate its risks.

About CVE-2024-11395

CVE-2024-11395 is a "Type Confusion" vulnerability within Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. The V8 engine is responsible for running JavaScript, enabling complex web applications to perform efficiently.

Type Confusion occurs when a program incorrectly handles object types during runtime, leading to unexpected behavior. In the case of CVE-2024-11395, this flaw could be exploited to execute arbitrary code. Attackers could potentially gain control of the affected system, exposing sensitive data or installing malicious software.

Impacted Software Version

Google Chrome versions prior to 131.0.6778.85

How Does It Work?

The flaw lies in how Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine manages objects and their data types. Here's a simplified breakdown:

1. Object Misclassification: When a program assigns an incorrect type to an object, it leads to errors in memory allocation or access.

2. Memory Manipulation: Exploiters leverage this confusion to manipulate memory, tricking the system into executing unintended commands.

3. Arbitrary Code Execution: This manipulation opens the door for attackers to inject malicious code into the browser, potentially taking control of the system.

Attackers typically exploit such vulnerabilities via malicious websites or ads, convincing users to visit compromised pages.

Impact

This vulnerability's potential consequences are significant:

1. Code Execution: Attackers can execute arbitrary commands, potentially taking control of the system.

2. Data Breach: Sensitive information, such as passwords, Browse history, or financial data, could be exposed.

3. Device Compromise: Exploitation could allow attackers to install malware, mine cryptocurrencies, or spread ransomware.

Who is Affected?

Google Chrome users across all platforms—Windows, macOS, and Linux—are at risk. Since the V8 engine is a core component of Chrome, any user running an outdated version of the browser is vulnerable.

Mitigation and Recommended Actions

Here's how users can protect themselves from this vulnerability:

1. Update Your Browser: Ensure you run Google Chrome version 131.0.6778.85 or later. Google has already released a patch for CVE-2024-11395.

   • Go to Chrome Settings > Help > About Google Chrome to check for updates.

2. Enable Auto-Updates: Keep Chrome's auto-update feature enabled to receive patches promptly.

3. Practice Safe Browse: Avoid clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites, as these are common exploit vectors.

4. Use Security Tools: Employ browser extensions or antivirus programs to detect and block potential exploits.

5. Monitor Advisory Notices: Stay informed about vulnerabilities through trusted sources like the Google Security Blog or CVE databases.

Related Vulnerabilities

CVE-2024-11395 is part of a wave of recent critical vulnerabilities:

• SailPoint IdentityIQ CVE-2025-10905 – IAM platform flaw enabling privilege escalation.

• Siemens UMC CVE-2025-49775 – heap-based buffer overflow in industrial systems.

• Apache HTTP Server CVE-2025 – Critical flaw in Apache web server impacting web application security.

• Oracle WebLogic CVE-2025 – High-severity vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Conclusion

CVE-2024-11395 shows how fast a single missed patch can turn into a global security problem. Updating Chrome is the quick fix, but the bigger question is how many vulnerabilities in your own systems are waiting to be discovered.

That’s why more teams are adopting DevSecOps. It shifts security left, baking it into the development process so flaws get caught before attackers ever see them. Every CVE that makes headlines is a reminder that prevention is cheaper than response and that the organizations building security into their workflows today are the ones avoiding tomorrow’s crises.

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