CVE-2022-1492: Insufficient data validation in Blink Editing

Published Apr 11, 2022
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Updated

Insufficient data validation in Blink Editing in Google Chrome prior to 101.0.4951.41 allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Michał Bentkowski(Securitum)

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 11, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:33 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-2022-1492?

CVE-2022-1492 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1492?

To fix CVE-2022-1492, update Google Chrome to version 101.0.4951.41 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1492?

CVE-2022-1492 is an injection vulnerability that results from insufficient data validation in Blink Editing.

4

Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-1492?

CVE-2022-1492 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 101.0.4951.41.

5

Can CVE-2022-1492 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-1492 can be exploited remotely by crafting malicious HTML pages.

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