CVE-2022-2008: Out of bounds memory access in WebGL
Published 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
khangkito - Tran Van Khang (VinCSS)
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<102.0.5005.115
102.0.5005.115
Google Chrome<102.0.5005.115
fedoraproject fedora=37
Event History
Apr 19, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:10 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:10 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-2008?
To mitigate CVE-2022-2008, update Google Chrome to version 102.0.5005.115 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-2008?
CVE-2022-2008 is a double free vulnerability found in the WebGL component of Google Chrome.
4
What platforms are affected by CVE-2022-2008?
CVE-2022-2008 affects Google Chrome prior to version 102.0.5005.115 and Fedora 37.
5
Can CVE-2022-2008 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-2008 could be exploited remotely through a specially crafted HTML page.