CVE-2022-4177
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CVE-2022-4177 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 108.0.5359.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install an extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension and UI interaction. (Chromium security severity: High). EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 108.0.5359.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install an extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension and UI interaction. (Chromium security severity: High)
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 | < 108.0.5359.71 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_29.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1379242Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_29.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1379242Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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