CVE-2022-0458: Use after free in Thumbnail Tab Strip

Published Nov 5, 2021
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Updated

Use after free in Thumbnail Tab Strip in Google Chrome prior to 98.0.4758.80 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Anonymous

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 5, 2021
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-2022-0458?

CVE-2022-0458 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote heap corruption exploits.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0458?

To fix CVE-2022-0458, update Google Chrome to version 98.0.4758.80 or later.

3

What does CVE-2022-0458 affect?

CVE-2022-0458 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 98.0.4758.80.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-0458?

CVE-2022-0458 is categorized as a use-after-free vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2022-0458 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-0458 can potentially be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.

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