CVE-2022-4921: Use after free in Accessibility

Published Oct 25, 2021
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Updated

Use after free in Accessibility in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.51 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to perform arbitrary read/write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

Credit

Khalil Zhani

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<99.0.4844.51
99.0.4844.51
Google Chrome<99.0.4844.51

Event History

Oct 25, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:26 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4921?

The severity of CVE-2022-4921 is classified as Low.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-4921?

To fix CVE-2022-4921, update Google Chrome to version 99.0.4844.51 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-4921?

CVE-2022-4921 is a use after free vulnerability affecting the Accessibility feature in Google Chrome.

4

What could an attacker do with CVE-2022-4921?

An attacker could perform arbitrary read/write operations via a crafted HTML page if the user engages in specific UI gestures.

5

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-4921?

Google Chrome versions prior to 99.0.4844.51 are affected by CVE-2022-4921.

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