CVE-2022-2998

Name: CVE-2022-2998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-26T16:15:11.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 30.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2998 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Browser Creation in Google Chrome prior to 104.0.5112.101 allowed a remote attacker who had convinced a user to engage in a specific UI interaction to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 30.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in Browser Creation in Google Chrome prior to 104.0.5112.101 allowed a remote attacker who had convinced a user to engage in a specific UI interaction 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

30.26%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 104.0.5112.101

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1329794Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1329794Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2998?

How severe is CVE-2022-2998?

CVE-2022-2998 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 30.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2998?

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