What is the severity of CVE-2022-3888?

The severity of CVE-2022-3888 is classified as High.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3888?

To fix CVE-2022-3888, update Google Chrome to version 107.0.5304.110 or later, or Chromium to the specified patched versions.

What causes CVE-2022-3888?

CVE-2022-3888 is caused by a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebCodecs of Google Chrome.

What versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-3888?

CVE-2022-3888 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 107.0.5304.106.

Is CVE-2022-3888 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-3888 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted HTML page.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-3888

high

8.8

CWE

416

16/10/2022

9/11/2022

23/10/2024

CVE-2022-3888: Use after free in WebCodecs

First published: Sun Oct 16 2022(Updated: )

Use after free in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 107.0.5304.106 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Peter Nemeth chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
debian/chromium	<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1	116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1 118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1 116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1 118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1 118.0.5993.70-1
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<107.0.5304.110	107.0.5304.110
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<107.0.5304.106
Debian	=11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3888?
The severity of CVE-2022-3888 is classified as High.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3888?
To fix CVE-2022-3888, update Google Chrome to version 107.0.5304.110 or later, or Chromium to the specified patched versions.
What causes CVE-2022-3888?
CVE-2022-3888 is caused by a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebCodecs of Google Chrome.
What versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-3888?
CVE-2022-3888 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 107.0.5304.106.
Is CVE-2022-3888 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-3888 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted HTML page.

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