CVE-2022-3040: Use after free in Layout
Published Jul 3, 2022
·Updated
Use after free in Layout in Google Chrome prior to 105.0.5195.52 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Anonymous
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<105.0.5195.52
105.0.5195.52
Google Chrome<105.0.5195.52
fedoraproject fedora=37
Event History
Jul 3, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Sep 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3040?
CVE-2022-3040 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through heap corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-3040?
To mitigate CVE-2022-3040, users should update Google Chrome to version 105.0.5195.52 or later.
3
What causes the CVE-2022-3040 vulnerability?
CVE-2022-3040 is caused by a use-after-free error in the layout processing of Google Chrome.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2022-3040?
Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 105.0.5195.52 and Fedora 37 users are affected by this vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2022-3040 be exploited by a remote attacker?
Yes, CVE-2022-3040 can potentially be exploited by a remote attacker through a crafted HTML page.