CVE-2022-0295: Use after free in Omnibox
Use after free in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.99 allowed a remote attacker who convinced the user to engage is specific user interactions to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 97.0.4692.99 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 97.0.4692.99-1 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-0295?
CVE-2022-0295 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to potential heap corruption exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0295?
To fix CVE-2022-0295, update Google Chrome to version 97.0.4692.99 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-0295?
CVE-2022-0295 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the Omnibox component in Google Chrome.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-0295?
Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 97.0.4692.99 are affected by CVE-2022-0295.
Can CVE-2022-0295 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-0295 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user interacts with a specially crafted HTML page.