What is the severity of CVE-2022-1861?

CVE-2022-1861 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and heap corruption.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1861?

To fix CVE-2022-1861, update Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.61 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1861?

CVE-2022-1861 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to heap corruption.

Who is affected by CVE-2022-1861?

CVE-2022-1861 affects users of Google Chrome on Chrome OS versions prior to 102.0.5005.61.

Can CVE-2022-1861 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-1861 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user engages in specific interactions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-1861

high

8.8

CWE

416

16/4/2022

27/7/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-1861: Use after free in Sharing

First published: Sat Apr 16 2022(Updated: )

Use after free in Sharing in Google Chrome on Chrome OS prior to 102.0.5005.61 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to enage in specific user interactions to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific user interaction.

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Khalil Zhani

Affected Software	Affected Version	How 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-2022-1861?
CVE-2022-1861 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1861?
To fix CVE-2022-1861, update Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.61 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1861?
CVE-2022-1861 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to heap corruption.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-1861?
CVE-2022-1861 affects users of Google Chrome on Chrome OS versions prior to 102.0.5005.61.
Can CVE-2022-1861 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-1861 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user engages in specific interactions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1861?
CVE-2022-1861 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1861?
To fix CVE-2022-1861, update Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.61 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1861?
CVE-2022-1861 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to heap corruption.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-1861?
CVE-2022-1861 affects users of Google Chrome on Chrome OS versions prior to 102.0.5005.61.
Can CVE-2022-1861 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-1861 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user engages in specific interactions.