CVE-2022-2008: Out of bounds memory access in WebGL
First published: Tue Apr 19 2022(Updated: )
Double free in WebGL in Google Chrome prior to 102.0.5005.115 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com khangkito - Tran Van Khang (VinCSS)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <102.0.5005.115 | 102.0.5005.115 |
| Google Chrome | <102.0.5005.115 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =37 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1317673
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4NMJURTG5RO3TGD7ZMIQ6Z4ZZ3SAVYE/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4NMJURTG5RO3TGD7ZMIQ6Z4ZZ3SAVYE/
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2008?
CVE-2022-2008 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2008?
To mitigate CVE-2022-2008, update Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.115 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-2008?
CVE-2022-2008 is a double free vulnerability found in the WebGL component of Google Chrome.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2022-2008?
CVE-2022-2008 affects Google Chrome prior to version 102.0.5005.115 and Fedora 37.
Can CVE-2022-2008 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-2008 could be exploited remotely through a specially crafted HTML page.
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