CVE-2022-0301: Heap buffer overflow in DevTools
Published Dec 3, 2021
·Updated
Heap buffer overflow in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.99 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Abdulrahman Alqabandi, Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research
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 3, 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-2022-0301?
CVE-2022-0301 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow heap corruption through a malicious extension.
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How do I fix CVE-2022-0301?
To fix CVE-2022-0301, upgrade Google Chrome to version 97.0.4692.99 or higher.
3
What types of attacks can CVE-2022-0301 enable?
CVE-2022-0301 can enable attackers to exploit heap corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
4
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-0301?
CVE-2022-0301 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 97.0.4692.99.
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Is CVE-2022-0301 related to browser extensions?
Yes, CVE-2022-0301 specifically allows exploitation through malicious browser extensions.