Use-after-free in Google Chrome - CVE-2022-4918
Published: August 16, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU79629
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4918
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions
The
vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the UI
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 bypass implemented security restrictions.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.