Remote code execution in Google Chrome OS



Published: 2022-12-02
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-4176
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Chrome OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU69712

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4176

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted HTML content in Lacros Graphics. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Chrome OS: before 108.0.5359.75

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/12/stable-channel-update-for-chromeos.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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