CVE-2022-2855: Use after free in ANGLE
Published 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 Lab), OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd.
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
Remediation
Event History
Jul 16, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Sep 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-2855?
To fix CVE-2022-2855, upgrade to Google Chrome version 104.0.5112.101 or later.
3
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.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-2855?
CVE-2022-2855 is a use after free vulnerability in the ANGLE library of Google Chrome.
5
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.