CVE-2022-3198: Use after free in PDF.
Published Aug 23, 2022
·Updated
Use after free in PDF in Google Chrome prior to 105.0.5195.125 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High)
Credit
MerdroidSG
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<105.0.5195.125
105.0.5195.125
Google Chrome<105.0.5195.125
fedoraproject fedora=37
Event History
Aug 23, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
WeaknessAffected Software
Sep 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3198?
The severity of CVE-2022-3198 is classified as High.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-3198?
To fix CVE-2022-3198, update Google Chrome to version 105.0.5195.125 or later.
3
What does CVE-2022-3198 exploit?
CVE-2022-3198 exploits a use after free vulnerability in the PDF handling of Google Chrome.
4
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-3198?
CVE-2022-3198 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 105.0.5195.125.
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What types of attacks can CVE-2022-3198 enable?
CVE-2022-3198 can enable remote attackers to exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file.