CVE-2022-4187: Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools

Published Nov 4, 2022
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Updated

Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 108.0.5359.71 allowed a remote attacker to bypass filesystem restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Credit

Axel Chong

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<108.0.5359.71
108.0.5359.71
All of the following
Google Chrome<108.0.5359.71
Microsoft Windows
Google Chrome<108.0.5359.71
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 4, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 29, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Nov 30, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4187?

The severity of CVE-2022-4187 is classified as Medium.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-4187?

To fix CVE-2022-4187, update Google Chrome to version 108.0.5359.71 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2022-4187?

CVE-2022-4187 is caused by insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome.

4

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-4187?

Google Chrome versions prior to 108.0.5359.71 are affected by CVE-2022-4187.

5

Can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2022-4187?

Yes, a remote attacker can exploit CVE-2022-4187 to bypass filesystem restrictions via a crafted HTML page.

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