CVE-2023-7024

CVE-2023-7024 is a high-severity zero-day vulnerability identified in the open-source WebRTC framework, which is used extensively by various web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge to facilitate Real-Time Communications (RTC) capabilities. These capabilities include video streaming, file sharing, and VoIP telephony, all of which are implemented via JavaScript APIs. The vulnerability stems from a heap buffer overflow weakness, which is a type of software flaw that can lead to unpredictable program behavior, including crashes and potential security risks. Reports indicate that this remote code execution vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, posing a significant threat to internet users. Specifically, it allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system remotely, providing the attacker with unauthorized access to the system. As a result, confidential information could be compromised, and the system could be manipulated for malicious purposes. Google Chrome's WebRTC 0-Day Vulnerability, tagged as CVE-2023-7024, has drawn considerable attention due to its severity and widespread impact. Given the broad usage of the WebRTC framework across multiple browsers, this vulnerability has far-reaching implications for both individual users and organizations. It underscores the importance of rigorous software design and implementation processes, along with robust security measures, to prevent such vulnerabilities from being exploited.