CVE-2022-1495: Incorrect security UI in Downloads

Published Feb 28, 2022
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Updated

Incorrect security UI in Downloads in Google Chrome on Android prior to 101.0.4951.41 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the APK downloads dialog via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Umar Farooq

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<101.0.4951.41
101.0.4951.41
Google Chrome<101.0.4951.41
Google Android

Remediation

Event History

Feb 28, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:34 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-2022-1495?

CVE-2022-1495 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote spoofing of APK download dialogs.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1495?

To fix CVE-2022-1495, users should update Google Chrome to version 101.0.4951.41 or later.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2022-1495?

CVE-2022-1495 affects the Google Chrome browser running on Android devices prior to version 101.0.4951.41.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1495?

CVE-2022-1495 is an incorrect security UI vulnerability concerning the Downloads feature in Google Chrome.

5

Can CVE-2022-1495 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-1495 can be exploited remotely by a malicious actor using a crafted HTML page to spoof the APK downloads dialog.

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