CVE-2022-1641

Name: CVE-2022-1641
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-26T22:15:10.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1641 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Web UI Diagnostics in Google Chrome on Chrome OS prior to 101.0.4951.64 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI interactions to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific user interaction.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in Web UI Diagnostics in Google Chrome on Chrome OS prior to 101.0.4951.64 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI interactions to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 101.0.4951.64

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_10.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1305068Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_10.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1305068Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1641?

How severe is CVE-2022-1641?

CVE-2022-1641 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1641?

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-2022-1641?

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Source: NVD / NIST