CVE-2022-2162: Insufficient policy enforcement in File System API

Reference Links

• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.html (Advisory)
• https://crbug.com/1307930
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5BQRTR4SIUNIHLLPWTGYSDNQK7DYCRSB/
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/H2C4XOJVIILDXTOSMWJXHSQNEXFWSOD7/
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5BQRTR4SIUNIHLLPWTGYSDNQK7DYCRSB/
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/H2C4XOJVIILDXTOSMWJXHSQNEXFWSOD7/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 8599707099132100813

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2022-2156
• CVE-2022-2157
• CVE-2022-4916
• CVE-2022-2158
• CVE-2022-2415
• CVE-2022-2160
• CVE-2022-2161
• CVE-2022-4917
• CVE-2022-2164
• CVE-2022-2165

Frequently Asked Questions

• 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.

• How do I fix CVE-2022-2162?

  To fix CVE-2022-2162, update Google Chrome to version 103.0.5060.53 or later.

• 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.

• 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.

• On which operating systems does CVE-2022-2162 affect Google Chrome?

  CVE-2022-2162 affects Google Chrome on Windows and certain Fedora versions.