PT-2022-1960 · Google+3 · Google Chrome+3
Published
2022-03-02
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Updated
2024-06-15
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CVE-2022-0980
CVSS v3.1
8.8
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Google Chrome versions prior to 99.0.4844.74
Microsoft Edge (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to a use after free vulnerability in the New Tab Page of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker who convinces a user to install a malicious extension, potentially leading to heap corruption via specific user interactions. Alternatively, exploitation can occur through a specially crafted malicious web page, allowing a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to protected information.
Recommendations
For Google Chrome versions prior to 99.0.4844.74, update to version 99.0.4844.74 or later to resolve the issue.
For Microsoft Edge, at the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
Use After Free
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Astra Linux
Google Chrome
Edge