CVE-2022-3038: Use after free in Network Service
First published: Tue Jun 28 2022(Updated: )
Google Chromium Network Service contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Sergei Glazunov Google Project Zero chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <105.0.5195.52 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =37 | |
| Google Chrome | <105.0.5195.52 | 105.0.5195.52 |
| Google Chromium Network Service | ||
| Fedora | =37 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168596/Google-Chrome-103.0.5060.53-network-URLLoader-NotifyCompleted-Heap-Use-After-Free.html
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1340253
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4NMJURTG5RO3TGD7ZMIQ6Z4ZZ3SAVYE/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-23
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4NMJURTG5RO3TGD7ZMIQ6Z4ZZ3SAVYE/
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.html;
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3038
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3038?
CVE-2022-3038 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to exploit heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3038?
To fix CVE-2022-3038, update Google Chrome to version 105.0.5195.52 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-3038?
CVE-2022-3038 affects multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, particularly Google Chrome versions up to 105.0.5195.52.
Can CVE-2022-3038 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-3038 can be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page that triggers the use-after-free vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-3038?
CVE-2022-3038 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability in the Google Chromium Network Service.
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