Remote code execution in Google Chrome OS



Published: 2022-12-01
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-3038
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Chrome OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU66836

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3038

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the Network Service 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.

Note, the vulnerability is known to be exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Chrome OS: before 102.0.5005.189

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/11/long-term-support-channel-update-for_30.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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