CVE-2022-1142: Heap buffer overflow in WebUI
Heap buffer overflow in WebUI in Google Chrome prior to 100.0.4896.60 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific user interaction to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific input into DevTools.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 100.0.4896.60 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 100.0.4896.60-1 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto 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
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1142?
CVE-2022-1142 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1142?
To fix CVE-2022-1142, users should update Google Chrome to version 100.0.4896.60 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1142?
CVE-2022-1142 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability found in the WebUI component of Google Chrome.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-1142?
Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 100.0.4896.60 are affected by CVE-2022-1142.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2022-1142?
An attacker can potentially exploit heap corruption through specific user interactions in Google Chrome, which could lead to arbitrary code execution.