CVE-2022-2855: Use after free in ANGLE
First published: Sat Jul 16 2022(Updated: )
Use after free in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 104.0.5112.101 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: Cassidy Kim Amber Security LabOPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd. chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <104.0.5112.101 | 104.0.5112.101 |
| Google Chrome | <104.0.5112.101 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =37 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1345042
- 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/
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2855?
CVE-2022-2855 has a high severity due to the potential for heap corruption which can be exploited by remote attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2855?
To fix CVE-2022-2855, upgrade to Google Chrome version 104.0.5112.101 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-2855?
CVE-2022-2855 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 104.0.5112.101 and Fedora version 37.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-2855?
CVE-2022-2855 is a use after free vulnerability in the ANGLE library of Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2022-2855 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2022-2855 allows a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability potentially leading to code execution.
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