CVE-2022-3046: Use after free in Browser Tag
First published: Thu Jul 21 2022(Updated: )
Use after free in Browser Tag in Google Chrome prior to 105.0.5195.52 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption 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) | <105.0.5195.52 | 105.0.5195.52 |
| Google Chrome | <105.0.5195.52 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =37 |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1346245
- 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/
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3046?
CVE-2022-3046 has a high severity rating due to its potential to exploit heap corruption through a malicious browser extension.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3046?
To fix CVE-2022-3046, update Google Chrome to version 105.0.5195.52 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-3046?
Users of Google Chrome prior to version 105.0.5195.52 and Fedora 37 are affected by CVE-2022-3046.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-3046?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2022-3046; the best course of action is to apply the software update.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-3046?
CVE-2022-3046 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability in the Browser Tag component of Google Chrome.
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