CVE-2022-0459: Use after free in Screen Capture
Use after free in Screen Capture in Google Chrome prior to 98.0.4758.80 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process and convinced a user to engage in specific user interaction to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-0459?
CVE-2022-0459 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability impacting Google Chrome prior to version 98.0.4758.80.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0459?
To fix CVE-2022-0459, update Google Chrome to version 98.0.4758.80 or later.
What type of issue is CVE-2022-0459?
CVE-2022-0459 is a use after free vulnerability that can lead to heap corruption in Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2022-0459 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-0459 can be exploited remotely by a compromised renderer process if the user interacts with a malicious HTML page.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-0459?
CVE-2022-0459 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 98.0.4758.80.