CVE-2022-0311: Heap buffer overflow in Task Manager
Published Jan 3, 2022
·Updated
Heap buffer overflow in Task Manager in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.99 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific user interaction to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Samet Bekmezci@@sametbekmezci
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<97.0.4692.99
97.0.4692.99
Google Chrome<97.0.4692.99
Event History
Jan 3, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:36 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-0311?
CVE-2022-0311 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote exploitation via heap corruption.
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How do I fix CVE-2022-0311?
To fix CVE-2022-0311, update Google Chrome to version 97.0.4692.99 or later.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-0311?
CVE-2022-0311 is classified as a heap buffer overflow vulnerability.
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Who is affected by CVE-2022-0311?
Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 97.0.4692.99 are affected by CVE-2022-0311.
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What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2022-0311?
An attacker can potentially exploit CVE-2022-0311 to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.