CVE-2022-3049: Use after free in SplitScreen

Q: What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-3049.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2022-3049?

CVE-2022-3049 has a severity value of 8.8 (high).

Q: Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-3049?

Versions prior to 105.0.5195.52 of Google Chrome on Chrome OS, Lacros are affected by CVE-2022-3049.

Q: How can a remote attacker take advantage of CVE-2022-3049?

A remote attacker can potentially exploit heap corruption by convincing a user to engage in specific UI interactions via a crafted HTML page.

Q: Is Google Chrome OS vulnerable to CVE-2022-3049?

No, Google Chrome OS is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-3049.

Published Apr 17, 2022

Updated

Use after free in SplitScreen in Google Chrome on Chrome OS, Lacros prior to 105.0.5195.52 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI interactions to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

@@ginggilBesel

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available

Google Chrome<105.0.5195.52

105.0.5195.52

Google Chrome<105.0.5195.52

Google Chrome OS

Google Linux And Chrome Os

Fedoraproject Fedora=37

All of the following

Google Chrome<105.0.5195.52

Any of the following

Google Chrome OS

Google Linux And Chrome Os

debian/chromium<105.0.5195.52-1

105.0.5195.52-1

debian/chromium<105.0.5195.52-1

105.0.5195.52-1

debian/chromium<105.0.5195.52-1

105.0.5195.52-1

debian/chromium

150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1156.0.8078.79-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade Google Chrome (Trace Event) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 105.0.5195.52
Upgrade
Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 105.0.5195.52-1
Upgrade
Upgrade debian/chromium to 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

Event History

Apr 17, 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 OSV·04:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-3049.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3049?

CVE-2022-3049 has a severity value of 8.8 (high).

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-3049?

Versions prior to 105.0.5195.52 of Google Chrome on Chrome OS, Lacros are affected by CVE-2022-3049.

How can a remote attacker take advantage of CVE-2022-3049?

A remote attacker can potentially exploit heap corruption by convincing a user to engage in specific UI interactions via a crafted HTML page.

Is Google Chrome OS vulnerable to CVE-2022-3049?

No, Google Chrome OS is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-3049.

CVE-2022-3049: Use after free in SplitScreen

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Event History

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3049?

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-3049?

How can a remote attacker take advantage of CVE-2022-3049?

Is Google Chrome OS vulnerable to CVE-2022-3049?

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