CVE-2022-2162: Insufficient policy enforcement in File System API
Published Mar 19, 2022
·Updated
Insufficient policy enforcement in File System API in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 103.0.5060.53 allowed a remote attacker to bypass file system access via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Abdelhamid Naceri (halov)
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<103.0.5060.53
103.0.5060.53
Google Chrome<103.0.5060.53
Microsoft Windows
fedoraproject fedora=35
fedoraproject fedora=36
Event History
Mar 19, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:40 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2162?
CVE-2022-2162 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via remote attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-2162?
To fix CVE-2022-2162, update Google Chrome to version 103.0.5060.53 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2022-2162 have on users?
CVE-2022-2162 allows remote attackers to bypass file system access controls, potentially exposing users to data theft.
4
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-2162?
Google Chrome versions prior to 103.0.5060.53 are affected by CVE-2022-2162.
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On which operating systems does CVE-2022-2162 affect Google Chrome?
CVE-2022-2162 affects Google Chrome on Windows and certain Fedora versions.