CVE-2022-1866: Use after free in Tablet Mode

Published Jan 29, 2022
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Updated

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

Credit

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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 29, 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-2022-1866?

CVE-2022-1866 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation and heap corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1866?

To fix CVE-2022-1866, update Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.61 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2022-1866?

CVE-2022-1866 is caused by a use after free vulnerability in Tablet Mode in Google Chrome on Chrome OS.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2022-1866?

CVE-2022-1866 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 102.0.5005.61 on Chrome OS.

5

Can CVE-2022-1866 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-1866 can be exploited remotely if a user engages in specific interactions.

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