CVE-2022-0293: Use after free in Web packaging
Published Dec 30, 2021
·Updated
Use after free in Web packaging in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.99 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Rong Jian(360 Alpha Lab), Guang Gong(360 Alpha Lab)
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<97.0.4692.99
97.0.4692.99
Google Chrome<97.0.4692.99
Event History
Dec 30, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-0293?
CVE-2022-0293 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for heap corruption and remote exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-0293?
To mitigate CVE-2022-0293, users should update Google Chrome to version 97.0.4692.99 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-0293?
CVE-2022-0293 is a use after free vulnerability in the Web packaging component of Google Chrome.
4
Can CVE-2022-0293 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-0293 could allow a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability via a crafted HTML page.
5
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-0293?
CVE-2022-0293 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 97.0.4692.99.