CVE-2022-2861: Inappropriate implementation in Extensions API
First published: Thu Jul 21 2022(Updated: )
Inappropriate implementation in Extensions API in Google Chrome prior to 104.0.5112.101 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to inject arbitrary scripts into WebUI via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: Rong Jian VRI 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/1346236
- 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-2022-2861?
CVE-2022-2861 has been classified with a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution through malicious Chrome extensions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2861?
To resolve CVE-2022-2861, update Google Chrome to version 104.0.5112.101 or later.
What impact does CVE-2022-2861 have on users?
CVE-2022-2861 can allow attackers to inject arbitrary scripts into the WebUI, compromising user security and privacy.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-2861?
CVE-2022-2861 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 104.0.5112.101 and Fedora 37.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2022-2861?
Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2022-2861 is to refrain from installing unknown or unverified Chrome extensions until an update is applied.
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