CVE-2022-0098: Use after free in Screen Capture

Published Nov 24, 2021
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Updated

Use after free in Screen Capture in Google Chrome on Chrome OS prior to 97.0.4692.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to perform specific user gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific user gestures.

Credit

@@ginggilBesel

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

Remediation

Event History

Nov 24, 2021
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-2022-0098?

CVE-2022-0098 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via heap corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0098?

To fix CVE-2022-0098, update your Google Chrome or Chromium to version 97.0.4692.71 or later.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2022-0098?

CVE-2022-0098 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 97.0.4692.71, as well as specific versions of Chromium on Debian.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-0098?

CVE-2022-0098 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Screen Capture feature of Google Chrome.

5

Can CVE-2022-0098 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-0098 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker convinces a user to perform specific gestures.

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