CVE-2022-0794: Use after free in WebShare
Published Feb 4, 2022
·Updated
Use after free in WebShare in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.51 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific user interaction to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Khalil Zhani
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<99.0.4844.51
99.0.4844.51
Google Chrome<99.0.4844.51
Event History
Feb 4, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Apr 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-0794?
CVE-2022-0794 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for heap corruption and exploitation.
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How do I fix CVE-2022-0794?
To fix CVE-2022-0794, update Google Chrome to version 99.0.4844.51 or later.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-0794?
CVE-2022-0794 is identified as a use after free vulnerability in the WebShare feature of Google Chrome.
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Where is CVE-2022-0794 found?
CVE-2022-0794 is found in Google Chrome versions prior to 99.0.4844.51.
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Who can exploit CVE-2022-0794?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2022-0794 if the user is convinced to interact with a crafted HTML page.