CVE-2022-2618: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Internals

Published Mar 21, 2022
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Updated

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Internals in Google Chrome prior to 104.0.5112.79 allowed a remote attacker to bypass download restrictions via a malicious file .

Credit

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Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<104.0.5112.79
104.0.5112.79
Google Chrome<104.0.5112.79
fedoraproject fedora=37

Event History

Mar 21, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Aug 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2618?

CVE-2022-2618 has a moderate severity rating, indicating it poses a significant risk if exploited.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-2618?

To fix CVE-2022-2618, users should update Google Chrome to version 104.0.5112.79 or later.

3

What are the effects of CVE-2022-2618?

CVE-2022-2618 can allow remote attackers to bypass download restrictions through malicious files.

4

Is CVE-2022-2618 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2022-2618 affects Google Chrome across multiple operating systems, including Fedora.

5

Can I still be vulnerable to CVE-2022-2618 if I am using an updated version of Chrome?

No, if you are using Google Chrome version 104.0.5112.79 or later, you are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-2618.

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