CVE-2022-0796
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.01%
Last modified
CVE-2022-0796 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.51 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.51 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 | < 99.0.4844.51 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1295786Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1295786Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-0796?
Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.51 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2022-0796?
CVE-2022-0796 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0796?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-0796?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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