CVE-2022-0800: Heap buffer overflow in Cast UI
Published Aug 24, 2021
·Updated
Heap buffer overflow in Cast UI 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
Aug 24, 2021
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-2022-0800?
CVE-2022-0800 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation through a crafted HTML page.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-0800?
To fix CVE-2022-0800, update Google Chrome to version 99.0.4844.51 or later.
3
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2022-0800?
CVE-2022-0800 is caused by a heap buffer overflow in the Cast UI component of Google Chrome.
4
Can CVE-2022-0800 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-0800 can be exploited remotely if a user is convinced to interact with a malicious HTML page.
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Which version of Google Chrome is affected by CVE-2022-0800?
Google Chrome versions prior to 99.0.4844.51 are affected by CVE-2022-0800.