#VU64910 Heap-based buffer overflow in Google Chrome - CVE-2022-2294
Published: July 4, 2022 / Updated: July 21, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64910
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2294
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within WebRTC implementation. A remote attacker can trick the victim ti visit a specially crafted website, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.