CVE-2022-0457: Type Confusion in V8
Published Nov 29, 2021
·Updated
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 98.0.4758.80 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
rax(the Group0x58)
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<98.0.4758.80
98.0.4758.80
Google Chrome<98.0.4758.80
Event History
Nov 29, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Apr 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:51 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-0457?
CVE-2022-0457 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to exploit heap corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-0457?
To fix CVE-2022-0457, users should upgrade Google Chrome to version 98.0.4758.80 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-0457?
CVE-2022-0457 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine of Google Chrome.
4
Can CVE-2022-0457 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-0457 can be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.
5
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-0457?
CVE-2022-0457 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 98.0.4758.80.