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CVE-2022-1856: Use after free in User Education

First published: Fri May 06 2022(Updated: )

Use after free in User Education in Google Chrome prior to 102.0.5005.61 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension or specific user interaction.

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Nan Wang @eternalsakura13 360 Alpha LabGuang Gong 360 Alpha Lab

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<102.0.5005.61
102.0.5005.61
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<102.0.5005.61

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-1856?

    CVE-2022-1856 has a high severity rating due to the potential for an attacker to exploit heap corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-1856?

    To fix CVE-2022-1856, update Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.61 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1856?

    CVE-2022-1856 is categorized as a use after free vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2022-1856?

    Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 102.0.5005.61 are affected by CVE-2022-1856.

  • Can CVE-2022-1856 be exploited through malicious extensions?

    Yes, CVE-2022-1856 can be exploited if a user installs a malicious Chrome extension.

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