CVE-2022-3046: Use after free in Browser Tag

Published Jul 21, 2022
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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)

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 21, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Sep 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-3046?

To fix CVE-2022-3046, update Google Chrome to version 105.0.5195.52 or later.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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