CVE-2022-2998: Use after free in Browser Creation
First published: Fri May 27 2022(Updated: )
Use after free in Browser Creation in Google Chrome prior to 104.0.5112.101 allowed a remote attacker who had convinced a user to engage in a specific UI interaction to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: Sergei Glazunov Google Project Zero chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <104.0.5112.101 | |
| Google Chrome | <104.0.5112.101 | 104.0.5112.101 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2998?
CVE-2022-2998 has a severity rating of high due to the potential for remote code execution via heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2998?
To fix CVE-2022-2998, update Google Chrome to version 104.0.5112.101 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-2998?
Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 104.0.5112.101 are affected by CVE-2022-2998.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2022-2998?
CVE-2022-2998 is a use after free vulnerability that can lead to heap corruption.
Can CVE-2022-2998 be exploited by an attacker?
Yes, CVE-2022-2998 can be exploited by attackers who convince a user to interact with a specially crafted HTML page.
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