Vulnerability Description
Use after free in Cast in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.51 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension and engage in specific user interaction to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 99.0.4844.51 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1291728ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1291728ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-0793?
CVE-2022-0793 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Use after free in Cast in Google Chrome prior to 99.0.4844.51 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension and engage in specific user interaction to potentially exploit h...
How severe is CVE-2022-0793?
CVE-2022-0793 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-0793?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.