CVE-2022-3040: Use after free in Layout
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.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 105.0.5195.52 - Upgrade
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alpine/qt5-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.15.3_git20220505-r4 - Upgrade
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alpine/qt5-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.15.11-r3 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 105.0.5195.52-1 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.