CVE-2022-2161

Name: CVE-2022-2161
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-28T01:15:16.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2161 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in WebApp Provider in Google Chrome prior to 103.0.5060.53 allowed a remote attacker who convinced the user to engage in specific user interactions to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific UI interactions.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in WebApp Provider in Google Chrome prior to 103.0.5060.53 allowed a remote attacker who convinced the user to engage in specific user interactions to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific UI interactions.

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

0.81%

52.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 103.0.5060.53
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35
Fedoraproject	Fedora	36

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1330289Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5BQRTR4SIUNIHLLPWTGYSDNQK7DYCRSB/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/H2C4XOJVIILDXTOSMWJXHSQNEXFWSOD7/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1330289Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5BQRTR4SIUNIHLLPWTGYSDNQK7DYCRSB/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/H2C4XOJVIILDXTOSMWJXHSQNEXFWSOD7/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2161?

How severe is CVE-2022-2161?

CVE-2022-2161 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2161?

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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Source: NVD / NIST