Vulnerability Description
Use after free in Audio in Google Chrome prior to 108.0.5359.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 108.0.5359.71 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1377783Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-10
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1377783Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-10
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-4179?
CVE-2022-4179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Use after free in Audio in Google Chrome prior to 108.0.5359.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Ex...
How severe is CVE-2022-4179?
CVE-2022-4179 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-2022-4179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.