CVE-2022-2852: Use after free in FedCM
Published Aug 2, 2022
·Updated
Use after free in FedCM in Google Chrome prior to 104.0.5112.101 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Sergei Glazunov(Google Project Zero)
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<104.0.5112.101
104.0.5112.101
Google Chrome<104.0.5112.101
fedoraproject fedora=37
Event History
Aug 2, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Aug 18, 2022
News Published
via Threatpost·02:31 PM
Sep 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
May 12, 2026
News Published
via Threatpost·08:57 AM
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2852?
CVE-2022-2852 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-2852?
To remediate CVE-2022-2852, users should update Google Chrome to version 104.0.5112.101 or later.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2022-2852?
CVE-2022-2852 affects Google Chrome prior to version 104.0.5112.101 and Fedora 37 systems.
4
Can CVE-2022-2852 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-2852 can potentially be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page.
5
What components are involved in the CVE-2022-2852 vulnerability?
The vulnerability involves a use-after-free issue in the FedCM component of Google Chrome.