Remote code execution in Google Chrome
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-1232 CVE-2022-3863 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-843 CWE-416 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Google Chrome Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Type Confusion
EUVDB-ID: #VU61831
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1232
CWE-ID:
CWE-843 - Type confusion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within the V8 component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate to version 100.0.4896.75.
Vulnerable software versionsGoogle Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 100.0.4896.60
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
http://crbug.com/1311641
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU79617
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3863
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the History component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate to version 100.0.4896.75.
Vulnerable software versionsGoogle Chrome: before 100.0.4896.75
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
http://crbug.com/1306507
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
