CVE-2022-0971: Use after free in Blink Layout

Published Feb 21, 2022
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Updated

Use after free in Blink Layout in Google Chrome on Android prior to 99.0.4844.74 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Sergei Glazunov(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<99.0.4844.74
99.0.4844.74
Google Chrome<99.0.4844.74
macOS
Google Android
Linux Linux Kernel

Remediation

Event History

Feb 21, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0971?

CVE-2022-0971 has a high severity rating, as it involves a use after free vulnerability that can lead to heap corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0971?

To fix CVE-2022-0971, update Google Chrome to version 99.0.4844.74 or later.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2022-0971?

CVE-2022-0971 affects Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 99.0.4844.74.

4

Can CVE-2022-0971 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-0971 allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit the vulnerability through a crafted HTML page.

5

What might be the consequence of exploiting CVE-2022-0971?

Exploiting CVE-2022-0971 can lead to heap corruption, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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