CVE-2022-4955: Inappropriate implementation in DevTools

Published Aug 2, 2022
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 108.0.5359.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass file access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Credit

Martin Bajanik, Fingerprint[.]com

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<108.0.5359.71
108.0.5359.71
Google Chrome<108.0.5359.71

Remediation

Event History

Aug 2, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Aug 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
08:15 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-4955?

CVE-2022-4955 is a vulnerability in DevTools in Google Chrome that allowed an attacker to bypass file access restrictions via a crafted HTML page.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4955?

The severity of CVE-2022-4955 is medium.

3

How does CVE-2022-4955 affect Google Chrome?

CVE-2022-4955 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 108.0.5359.71.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-4955?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-4955 by convincing a user to install a malicious extension and visit a crafted HTML page.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-4955?

To fix CVE-2022-4955, update Google Chrome to version 108.0.5359.71 or later.

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