CVE-2022-2478: Use after free in PDF
First published: Mon Jun 13 2022(Updated: )
Use after free in PDF in Google Chrome prior to 103.0.5060.134 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com triplepwns
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <103.0.5060.134 | 103.0.5060.134 |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <103.0.5060.134 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1335861
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PQKT7EGDD2P3L7S3NXEDDRCPK4NNZNWJ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YKLJ3B3D5BCVWE3QNP4N7HHF26OHD567/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PQKT7EGDD2P3L7S3NXEDDRCPK4NNZNWJ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YKLJ3B3D5BCVWE3QNP4N7HHF26OHD567/
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2478?
CVE-2022-2478 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that could potentially lead to heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2478?
To fix CVE-2022-2478, update Google Chrome to version 103.0.5060.134 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-2478?
CVE-2022-2478 is a use-after-free vulnerability found in the PDF rendering component of Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2022-2478 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-2478 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-2478?
Google Chrome versions prior to 103.0.5060.134 are affected by CVE-2022-2478.
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