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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-2008

high

8.8

CWE

415

19/4/2022

28/7/2022

3/8/2024

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	<102.0.5005.115
Fedoraproject Fedora	=37
Google Chrome	<102.0.5005.115	102.0.5005.115

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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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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.