CVE-2022-0456: Use after free in Web Search

Published Jan 21, 2022
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Updated

Use after free in Web Search in Google Chrome prior to 98.0.4758.80 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via profile destruction.

Credit

Zhihua Yao(KunLun Lab)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<98.0.4758.80
98.0.4758.80
Google Chrome<98.0.4758.80

Event History

Jan 21, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Apr 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:51 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0456?

CVE-2022-0456 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution through heap corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0456?

To fix CVE-2022-0456, users need to update Google Chrome to version 98.0.4758.80 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-0456?

CVE-2022-0456 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the Web Search feature in Google Chrome.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2022-0456?

CVE-2022-0456 affects all users of Google Chrome versions prior to 98.0.4758.80.

5

What can happen if CVE-2022-0456 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2022-0456 can lead to heap corruption, potentially enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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