CVE-2022-2164: Inappropriate implementation in Extensions API

Published Nov 10, 2021
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in Extensions API in Google Chrome prior to 103.0.5060.53 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass discretionary access control via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

José Miguel Moreno Computer Security Lab (COSEC) at UC3M

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<103.0.5060.53
103.0.5060.53
Google Chrome<103.0.5060.53
fedoraproject fedora=35
fedoraproject fedora=36

Event History

Nov 10, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:41 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2164?

CVE-2022-2164 has a high severity rating due to potential unauthorized access via malicious Chrome extensions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-2164?

To mitigate CVE-2022-2164, upgrade Google Chrome to version 103.0.5060.53 or later.

3

What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-2164?

CVE-2022-2164 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 103.0.5060.53.

4

Can CVE-2022-2164 affect my Fedora system?

Yes, CVE-2022-2164 can impact Fedora 35 and 36 users if they use the affected version of Google Chrome.

5

What should I do if I have installed a malicious extension related to CVE-2022-2164?

If you suspect a malicious extension related to CVE-2022-2164, remove it immediately and update your Chrome browser.

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