CVE-2022-1364: Type Confusion in V8

Published Apr 13, 2022
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Updated

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Other sources

Type confusion in V8 Turbofan in Google Chrome prior to 100.0.4896.127 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Clément Lecigne(Google's Threat Analysis Group)

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<100.0.4896.127
100.0.4896.127
Google Chrome<100.0.4896.127
Google Chromium V8

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 100.0.4896.127

Event History

Apr 13, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
12:00 AM
Jul 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 18, 2022
News Published
via Threatpost·02:31 PM
May 12, 2026
News Published
via Threatpost·08:57 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1364?

The severity of CVE-2022-1364 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

2

How does CVE-2022-1364 affect Google Chromium V8 Engine?

CVE-2022-1364 affects Google Chromium V8 Engine versions prior to 100.0.4896.127.

3

What is the potential impact of CVE-2022-1364?

CVE-2022-1364 can potentially allow a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-1364?

To fix CVE-2022-1364, update Google Chrome to version 100.0.4896.127 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-1364?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-1364 at the following references: [1](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_14.html), [2](https://crbug.com/1315901), [3](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25).

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