CVE-2022-1486: Type Confusion in V8

Published Apr 8, 2022
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Updated

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 101.0.4951.41 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Brendon Tiszka

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<101.0.4951.41
101.0.4951.41
Google Chrome<101.0.4951.41

Remediation

Event History

Apr 8, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:32 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-2022-1486?

CVE-2022-1486 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1486?

To address CVE-2022-1486, update Google Chrome to version 101.0.4951.41 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1486?

CVE-2022-1486 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome.

4

Can CVE-2022-1486 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-1486 can be exploited by a remote attacker using a crafted HTML page.

5

What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-1486?

Google Chrome versions prior to 101.0.4951.41 are affected by CVE-2022-1486.

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