CVE-2022-3444: Insufficient data validation in File System API

Published May 12, 2021
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Updated

Insufficient data validation in File System API in Google Chrome prior to 106.0.5249.62 allowed a remote attacker to bypass File System restrictions via a crafted HTML page and malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Credit

Archie Midha & Vallari Sharma

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<106.0.5249.61
106.0.5249.61
Google Chrome<106.0.5249.62

Event History

May 12, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3444?

The severity of CVE-2022-3444 is classified as Low.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-3444?

To fix CVE-2022-3444, update Google Chrome to version 106.0.5249.62 or later.

3

What does CVE-2022-3444 affect?

CVE-2022-3444 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 106.0.5249.62.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-3444?

CVE-2022-3444 is an insufficient data validation vulnerability in the File System API.

5

Can CVE-2022-3444 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-3444 can be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page and malicious file.

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