CVE-2022-2853: Heap buffer overflow in Downloads

Published Aug 4, 2022
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Updated

Heap buffer overflow in Downloads in Google Chrome on Android prior to 104.0.5112.101 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Sergei Glazunov(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<104.0.5112.101
104.0.5112.101
Google Chrome<104.0.5112.101
Google Android
fedoraproject fedora=37
All of the following
Google Chrome<104.0.5112.101
Google Android

Event History

Aug 4, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Sep 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2853?

CVE-2022-2853 has a severity rating that indicates a heap buffer overflow could lead to potential exploitation by remote attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-2853?

To fix CVE-2022-2853, you should update Google Chrome to version 104.0.5112.101 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-2853?

CVE-2022-2853 affects Google Chrome for Android prior to version 104.0.5112.101.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-2853?

CVE-2022-2853 is classified as a heap buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2022-2853 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-2853 can potentially be exploited by a remote attacker if the renderer process is compromised.

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