CVE-2022-2854: Use after free in SwiftShader

Reference Links

• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.html (Advisory)
• https://crbug.com/1337538
• 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/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 5720220590878638492

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2022-2852
• 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-2022-2854?

  CVE-2022-2854 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for heap corruption exploitation.

• How do I fix CVE-2022-2854?

  To fix CVE-2022-2854, update Google Chrome to version 104.0.5112.101 or later.

• Which versions of Google Chrome are impacted by CVE-2022-2854?

  CVE-2022-2854 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 104.0.5112.101.

• Can CVE-2022-2854 be exploited remotely?

  Yes, CVE-2022-2854 can potentially be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page.

• Is CVE-2022-2854 related to any specific operating systems?

  CVE-2022-2854 is specifically relevant to Google Chrome and affects users on various operating systems, including Fedora.