CVE-2022-1864: Use after free in WebApp Installs
Use after free in WebApp Installs 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.
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Event History
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-2022-1863
- 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-2022-1864?
CVE-2022-1864 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for heap corruption exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1864?
To mitigate CVE-2022-1864, update Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.61 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-1864?
CVE-2022-1864 is a use after free vulnerability in the WebApp Installs feature of Google Chrome.
What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2022-1864?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2022-1864 by convincing a user to install a malicious extension to achieve heap corruption.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-1864?
Google Chrome versions prior to 102.0.5005.61 are affected by CVE-2022-1864.