CVE-2022-2852: Use after free in FedCM

Reference Links

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169457/Chrome-AccountSelectionBubbleView-OnAccountImageFetched-Heap-Use-After-Free.html
• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.html (Advisory)
• https://crbug.com/1349322
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4NMJURTG5RO3TGD7ZMIQ6Z4ZZ3SAVYE/
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4NMJURTG5RO3TGD7ZMIQ6Z4ZZ3SAVYE/
• https://kasperskycontenthub.com/threatpost-global/google-patches-c%E2%80%A6-day-of-the-year/180432/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 5720220590878638492

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2022-2854
• CVE-2022-2855
• CVE-2022-2857
• CVE-2022-2858
• CVE-2022-2853
• CVE-2022-2856
• CVE-2022-2998
• CVE-2022-2859
• CVE-2022-2860
• CVE-2022-2861

Frequently Asked Questions

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Can CVE-2022-2852 be exploited remotely?

  Yes, CVE-2022-2852 can potentially be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page.

• 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.