CVE-2022-1874: Insufficient policy enforcement in Safe Browsing

Published Sep 21, 2021
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Updated

Insufficient policy enforcement in Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 102.0.5005.61 allowed a remote attacker to bypass downloads protection policy via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

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Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<102.0.5005.61
102.0.5005.61
Google Chrome<102.0.5005.61
macOS

Remediation

Event History

Sep 21, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 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-2022-1874?

CVE-2022-1874 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass download protection policies.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1874?

To fix CVE-2022-1874, update Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.61 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-1874?

CVE-2022-1874 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 102.0.5005.61 on Mac.

4

Can CVE-2022-1874 be exploited by attackers?

Yes, CVE-2022-1874 can be exploited by attackers through crafted HTML pages to bypass security settings.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2022-1874 on users?

The impact of CVE-2022-1874 on users includes increased risk of downloading malicious files without appropriate security warnings.

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