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

Reference Links

• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_24.html (Advisory)
• https://crbug.com/1292870
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 1503472642066069577

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2022-1853
• CVE-2022-1854
• CVE-2022-1855
• CVE-2022-1856
• CVE-2022-1857
• CVE-2022-1858
• CVE-2022-1859
• CVE-2022-1860
• CVE-2022-1861
• CVE-2022-1862
• CVE-2022-4918
• CVE-2022-1864
• CVE-2022-1865
• CVE-2022-1866
• CVE-2022-1867
• CVE-2022-1868
• CVE-2022-1869
• CVE-2022-1870
• CVE-2022-1871
• CVE-2022-1872
• CVE-2022-1873
• CVE-2022-1874
• CVE-2022-1875
• CVE-2022-1876

Frequently Asked Questions

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Who is affected by CVE-2022-1863?

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