CVE-2022-1855: Use after free in Messaging

Published Jul 13, 2021
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Updated

Use after free in Messaging in Google Chrome prior to 102.0.5005.61 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Anonymous

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<102.0.5005.61
102.0.5005.61
Google Chrome<102.0.5005.61

Event History

Jul 13, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:16 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-2022-1855?

CVE-2022-1855 has a high severity rating due to its potential for heap corruption exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1855?

The fix for CVE-2022-1855 is to update Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.61 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1855?

CVE-2022-1855 is classified as a use after free vulnerability in the Messaging component of Google Chrome.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2022-1855?

All users of Google Chrome versions earlier than 102.0.5005.61 are affected by CVE-2022-1855.

5

Can CVE-2022-1855 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-1855 can potentially be exploited remotely via a maliciously crafted HTML page.

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