CVE-2022-0605: Use after free in Webstore API
First published: Thu Jan 13 2022(Updated: )
Use after free in Webstore API in Google Chrome prior to 98.0.4758.102 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension and convinced a user to enage in specific user interaction to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Thomas Orlita
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <98.0.4758.102 | |
| Google Chrome | <98.0.4758.102 | 98.0.4758.102 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-0605?
CVE-2022-0605 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation and impact on system security.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0605?
To fix CVE-2022-0605, users should update Google Chrome to version 98.0.4758.102 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-0605 enable?
CVE-2022-0605 enables an attacker to exploit heap corruption through a malicious extension and specific user interactions.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-0605?
Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 98.0.4758.102 are affected by CVE-2022-0605.
What component of Google Chrome is affected by CVE-2022-0605?
CVE-2022-0605 affects the Webstore API component in Google Chrome.
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