CVE-2022-1139: Inappropriate implementation in Background Fetch API

Published Nov 10, 2021
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in Background Fetch API in Google Chrome prior to 100.0.4896.60 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Maurice Dauer

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<100.0.4896.60
100.0.4896.60
Google Chrome<100.0.4896.60
debian/chromium<100.0.4896.60-1
100.0.4896.60-1
debian/chromium<100.0.4896.60-1
100.0.4896.60-1
debian/chromium<100.0.4896.60-1
100.0.4896.60-1
debian/chromium
150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1156.0.8078.79-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome (Trace Event) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 100.0.4896.60
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 100.0.4896.60-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1

Event History

Nov 10, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jul 23, 2022
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1139?

CVE-2022-1139 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to leak cross-origin data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1139?

To fix CVE-2022-1139, ensure that Google Chrome is updated to version 100.0.4896.60 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2022-1139?

CVE-2022-1139 affects all users of Google Chrome versions prior to 100.0.4896.60.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2022-1139 involve?

CVE-2022-1139 involves a remote attacker exploiting the vulnerability via a crafted HTML page.

5

Can CVE-2022-1139 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2022-1139 can potentially lead to data breaches by leaking sensitive cross-origin information.

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