CVE-2022-3657: Use after free in Extensions
First published: Tue Aug 09 2022(Updated: )
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 107.0.5304.62 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Omri Bushari Talon Cyber Security
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <107.0.5304.62 | |
| Google Chrome | <107.0.5304.62 | 107.0.5304.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3657?
CVE-2022-3657 has a medium severity level as classified by Chromium security.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3657?
To fix CVE-2022-3657, update Google Chrome to version 107.0.5304.62 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-3657?
CVE-2022-3657 is a use after free vulnerability found in the Extensions of Google Chrome.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-3657?
Users of Google Chrome versions prior to 107.0.5304.62 are affected by CVE-2022-3657.
What could an attacker do with CVE-2022-3657?
An attacker could potentially exploit heap corruption by convincing a user to install a malicious Chrome extension.
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