CVE-2022-2294

Name: CVE-2022-2294
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-28T02:15:07.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 70.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2294 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 103.0.5060.114 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 70.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 103.0.5060.114 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

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

70.46%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Sep 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 103.0.5060.114
Fedoraproject	Extra Packages For Enterprise Linux	8.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35
Fedoraproject	Fedora	36
Webkitgtk	Webkitgtk	< 2.36.5
Wpewebkit	Wpe Webkit	< 2.36.5
Apple	Ipados	< 15.6
Apple	Iphone Os	< 15.6
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.15.7
Apple	Mac Os X	10.15.7
Apple	Macos	< 11.6.8
Apple	Macos	>= 12.0, < 12.5
Apple	Tvos	< 15.6
Apple	Watchos	< 8.7
Webrtc Project	Webrtc	All versions

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/28/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1341043Permissions Required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5BQRTR4SIUNIHLLPWTGYSDNQK7DYCRSB/Broken Link
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/H2C4XOJVIILDXTOSMWJXHSQNEXFWSOD7/Broken Link
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-35Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-39Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/28/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1341043Permissions Required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5BQRTR4SIUNIHLLPWTGYSDNQK7DYCRSB/Broken Link
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/H2C4XOJVIILDXTOSMWJXHSQNEXFWSOD7/Broken Link
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-35Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-39Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-2294US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2294?

Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 103.0.5060.114 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2022-2294?

CVE-2022-2294 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 70.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2294?

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