CVE-2022-1863: Use after free in Tab Groups

Published Feb 1, 2022
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Updated

Use after free in Tab Groups 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 and specific user interaction.

Credit

David Erceg

Affected Software

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

Event History

Feb 1, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:17 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-2022-1863?

The severity of CVE-2022-1863 is categorized as high due to its potential to exploit heap corruption through a malicious Chrome extension.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1863?

To fix CVE-2022-1863, you should update Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.61 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1863?

CVE-2022-1863 is a use-after-free vulnerability found in the Tab Groups feature of Google Chrome.

4

Can CVE-2022-1863 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-1863 can be exploited if a user is tricked into installing a malicious Chrome extension.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2022-1863?

Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 102.0.5005.61 are affected by CVE-2022-1863.

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