CVE-2022-1865: Use after free in Bookmarks

Published Jan 20, 2022
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Updated

Use after free in Bookmarks 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

Rong Jian(VRI)

Affected Software

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

Event History

Jan 20, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:18 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-2022-1865?

CVE-2022-1865 has been rated as high severity due to its potential for exploitation via malicious extensions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1865?

To fix CVE-2022-1865, update your Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.61 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2022-1865?

CVE-2022-1865 is caused by a use-after-free vulnerability in the Bookmarks feature of Google Chrome.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2022-1865?

Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 102.0.5005.61 are affected by CVE-2022-1865.

5

Can CVE-2022-1865 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-1865 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user installs a malicious Chrome extension.

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