CVE-2022-2163
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2022-2163 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Cast UI and Toolbar in Google Chrome prior to 103.0.5060.134 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via UI interaction.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Cast UI and Toolbar in Google Chrome prior to 103.0.5060.134 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via UI interaction.
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 | < 103.0.5060.134 | |
| Fedoraproject | Extra Packages For Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1308341Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-35Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1308341Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-35Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-2163?
Use after free in Cast UI and Toolbar in Google Chrome prior to 103.0.5060.134 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via UI interaction.
How severe is CVE-2022-2163?
CVE-2022-2163 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2163?
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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