CVE-2022-3196

Name: CVE-2022-3196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-26T16:15:13.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3196 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in PDF in Google Chrome prior to 105.0.5195.125 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in PDF in Google Chrome prior to 105.0.5195.125 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High)

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

0.80%

52.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 105.0.5195.125
Fedoraproject	Fedora	37

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_14.htmlVendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1358090Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4NMJURTG5RO3TGD7ZMIQ6Z4ZZ3SAVYE/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-23Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_14.htmlVendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1358090Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T4NMJURTG5RO3TGD7ZMIQ6Z4ZZ3SAVYE/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202209-23Third Party Advisory
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40060720

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3196?

Use after free in PDF in Google Chrome prior to 105.0.5195.125 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file. (Chromium security severity: High)

How severe is CVE-2022-3196?

CVE-2022-3196 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3196?

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-2022-3196?

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Source: NVD / NIST