CVE-2022-0097: Inappropriate implementation in DevTools

Published Aug 17, 2020
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to to potentially allow extension to escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

David Erceg

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1
Google Chrome<97.0.4692.71
97.0.4692.71
Google Chrome<97.0.4692.71
fedoraproject fedora=34
fedoraproject fedora=35
fedoraproject fedora=36

Event History

Aug 17, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0097?

CVE-2022-0097 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow malicious extensions to escape the sandbox in Google Chrome.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0097?

To fix CVE-2022-0097, update Google Chrome to version 97.0.4692.71 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2022-0097?

Google Chrome versions prior to 97.0.4692.71 are affected by CVE-2022-0097.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2022-0097?

CVE-2022-0097 affects Google Chrome on all supported operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

5

Can CVE-2022-0097 affect Chromium projects?

Yes, CVE-2022-0097 can also affect Chromium versions up to 90.0.4430.212 and earlier.

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