CVE-2022-0306
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 85.35%
Last modified
CVE-2022-0306 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap buffer overflow in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.99 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 85.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap buffer overflow in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.99 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 97.0.4692.99 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166367/Chrome-chrome_pdf-PDFiumEngine-RequestThumbnail-Heap-Buffer-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1283198Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166367/Chrome-chrome_pdf-PDFiumEngine-RequestThumbnail-Heap-Buffer-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1283198Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-0306?
Heap buffer overflow in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.99 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2022-0306?
CVE-2022-0306 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 85.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0306?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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