CVE-2022-2859: Use after free in Chrome OS Shell
First published: Wed Jun 22 2022(Updated: )
Use after free in Chrome OS Shell in Google Chrome prior to 104.0.5112.101 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI interactions to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific UI interactions.
Credit: Nan Wang @eternalsakura13 360 Vulnerability Research InstituteGuang Gong 360 Vulnerability Research Institute 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/1338412
- 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-2022-2859?
CVE-2022-2859 has a high severity rating as it allows potential remote exploitation through UI interactions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2859?
To fix CVE-2022-2859, ensure you update Google Chrome to version 104.0.5112.101 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2022-2859?
CVE-2022-2859 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 104.0.5112.101 and Fedora 37.
What kind of attack does CVE-2022-2859 enable?
CVE-2022-2859 enables a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption through specific UI interactions.
Is CVE-2022-2859 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2022-2859 is specific to Google Chrome running on any operating system it supports, including Fedora.
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