CVE-2022-1487: Use after free in Ozone

Published Mar 9, 2022
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Updated

Use after free in Ozone in Google Chrome prior to 101.0.4951.41 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via running a Wayland test.

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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

Mar 9, 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-2022-1487?

CVE-2022-1487 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1487?

To fix CVE-2022-1487, users should update Google Chrome to version 101.0.4951.41 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1487?

CVE-2022-1487 is classified as a use after free vulnerability leading to possible heap corruption.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2022-1487?

Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 101.0.4951.41 are affected by CVE-2022-1487.

5

Can CVE-2022-1487 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-1487 can be exploited remotely by attackers through a specific malicious test.

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