CVE-2022-3048: Inappropriate implementation in Chrome OS lockscreen

Reference Links

• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.html (Advisory)
• https://crbug.com/1303308
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4NMJURTG5RO3TGD7ZMIQ6Z4ZZ3SAVYE/
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-23

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 6098751293474831349

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2022-3038
• CVE-2022-4912
• CVE-2022-3039
• CVE-2022-3040
• CVE-2022-3041
• CVE-2022-3042
• CVE-2022-3043
• CVE-2022-3044
• CVE-2022-3045
• CVE-2022-3046
• CVE-2022-3071
• CVE-2022-4913
• CVE-2022-3047
• CVE-2022-3049
• CVE-2022-3050
• CVE-2022-3051
• CVE-2022-3052
• CVE-2022-3053
• CVE-2022-3054
• CVE-2022-3055
• CVE-2022-3056
• CVE-2022-3057
• CVE-2022-3058

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

  The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-3048.

• What is the description of CVE-2022-3048?

  CVE-2022-3048 is an inappropriate implementation in the Chrome OS lockscreen in Google Chrome on Chrome OS prior to 105.0.5195.52, which allowed a local attacker to bypass lockscreen navigation restrictions via physical access to the device.

• What software is affected by CVE-2022-3048?

  Google Chrome on Chrome OS versions prior to 105.0.5195.52 is affected by CVE-2022-3048.

• What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-3048?

  CVE-2022-3048 has a severity rating of medium.

• How can I fix CVE-2022-3048?

  To fix CVE-2022-3048, update Google Chrome on Chrome OS to version 105.0.5195.52 or later.