CVE-2022-4920: Heap buffer overflow in Blink
First published: Wed Mar 16 2022(Updated: )
Heap buffer overflow in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 101.0.4951.41 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
Credit: Shih-Fong Peng @_L4ys TrapaSecurity chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <101.0.4951.41 | |
| Google Chrome | <101.0.4951.41 | 101.0.4951.41 |
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Reference Links
- https://crbug.com/1306861
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_26.html (Advisory)
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PQKT7EGDD2P3L7S3NXEDDRCPK4NNZNWJ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YKLJ3B3D5BCVWE3QNP4N7HHF26OHD567/
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2022-1477
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- CVE-2022-1481
- CVE-2022-1919
- CVE-2022-4919
- CVE-2022-1482
- CVE-2022-1483
- CVE-2022-1484
- CVE-2022-1485
- CVE-2022-1486
- CVE-2022-1487
- CVE-2022-1488
- CVE-2022-1489
- CVE-2022-1490
- CVE-2022-1491
- CVE-2022-1492
- CVE-2022-1493
- CVE-2022-1494
- CVE-2022-1495
- CVE-2022-1496
- CVE-2022-1497
- CVE-2022-1498
- CVE-2022-1499
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-4920?
The severity of CVE-2022-4920 is classified as High.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4920?
To fix CVE-2022-4920, update Google Chrome to version 101.0.4951.41 or later.
What does CVE-2022-4920 exploit?
CVE-2022-4920 exploits a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the Blink rendering engine of Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2022-4920 lead to a remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2022-4920 could potentially allow for a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-4920?
Google Chrome versions prior to 101.0.4951.41 are affected by CVE-2022-4920.
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